US Federal Holidays 2023

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9federal holidays
11fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2023

Federal holidays in 2023

New Year's DayDay off in lieu
Jan 2Monday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 16Monday
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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Feb 20Monday
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Memorial Day
May 29Monday
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Juneteenth
Jun 19Monday
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Independence Day
Jul 4Tuesday
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Labor Day
Sep 4Monday
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Columbus Day
Oct 9Monday
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Veterans DayDay off in lieu
Nov 10Friday
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Thanksgiving Day
Nov 23Thursday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20119
March23023
April20020
May23122
June22121
July21120
August23023
September21120
October22121
November22220
December21120
Total26011249

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 2023?
There are 9 federal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
249 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 federal holidays that fall on a weekday.