US Federal Holidays 2026

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

Checked against the official list. We compared every date with U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal Holidays.
10federal holidays
11fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2026

Federal holidays in 2026

New Year's Day
Jan 1Thursday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 19Monday
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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Feb 16Monday
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Memorial Day
May 25Monday
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Juneteenth
Jun 19Friday
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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 2026

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20119
March22022
April22022
May21120
June22121
July23122
August21021
September22121
October22121
November21219
December23122
Total26111250

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

What is the next federal holiday?
Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
How many federal holidays are there in the US in 2026?
There are 10 federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2026.
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 2026?
250 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 federal holidays that fall on a weekday.