US Federal Holidays 2021

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
8federal holidays
12fall on a weekday
10long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2021

Federal holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 18Monday
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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Feb 15Monday
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Memorial Day
May 31Monday
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JuneteenthDay off in lieu
Jun 18Friday
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Independence DayDay off in lieu
Jul 5Monday
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Labor Day
Sep 6Monday
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Columbus Day
Oct 11Monday
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Veterans Day
Nov 11Thursday
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Thanksgiving Day
Nov 25Thursday
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Christmas DayDay off in lieu
Dec 24Friday
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New Year's DayDay off in lieu
Dec 31Friday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20119
March23023
April22022
May21120
June22121
July22121
August22022
September22121
October21120
November22220
December23221
Total26112249

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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Public holidays in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How many federal holidays are there in the US in 2021?
There are 8 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. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
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 2021?
249 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 federal holidays that fall on a weekday.