US Federal Holidays 2020

Federal holidays in the United States, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9federal holidays
10fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
252working days in 2020

Federal holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20Monday
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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Feb 17Monday
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Memorial Day
May 25Monday
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Independence DayDay off in lieu
Jul 3Friday
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Labor Day
Sep 7Monday
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Columbus Day
Oct 12Monday
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Veterans Day
Nov 11Wednesday
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Thanksgiving Day
Nov 26Thursday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23221
February20119
March22022
April22022
May21120
June22022
July23122
August21021
September22121
October22121
November21219
December23122
Total26210252

Where these dates come from

Official source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal Holidays

Weekend rule: A holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before; on a Sunday, on the Monday after. The dates shown are the observed days off.

Note: Federal holidays for federal employees. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Many private employers and states follow a shorter or longer list.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2024 and 2025 and 2026 and 2027 and 2028 and 2029 and 2030)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many federal holidays are there in the US in 2020?
There are 9 federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before; on a Sunday, on the Monday after. The dates shown are the observed days off.
How many working days are there in 2020?
252 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 federal holidays that fall on a weekday.