US Federal Holidays in 2023
There are 11 federal holidays in 2023. New Year's Day and Veterans Day fall on a weekend, so the day off moves: a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before, a Sunday holiday on the Monday after.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Sunday | Monday, January 2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 16 | Monday | Same day |
| Presidents' Day | February 20 | Monday | Same day |
| Memorial Day | May 29 | Monday | Same day |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Monday | Same day |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Tuesday | Same day |
| Labor Day | September 4 | Monday | Same day |
| Columbus Day | October 9 | Monday | Same day |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Saturday | Friday, November 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 23 | Thursday | Same day |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Monday | Same day |
Federal holidays are days off for federal workers, and most banks close. Private employers choose their own holidays. New to this? Read how US federal holidays work.
2023 at a Glance
| Days in the year | 365 |
|---|---|
| Leap year | No (next leap year: 2024) |
| First day | Sunday, January 1 |
| Last day | Sunday, December 31 |
| Weeks | 52 ISO weeks (week 1 starts Monday, January 2, 2023) |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 260 |
| US working days | 249 |
| US federal holidays | 11 |
| Three-day weekends | 9 |
| Easter Sunday | April 9 |
| Same calendar as | 2017 and 2006 (next: 2034) |
Week numbers can differ between calendars. Here is why.
Long Weekends in 2023
With the federal holidays off, 2023 has 9 three-day weekends. No vacation days needed.
| Long weekend | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 31 to Mon, Jan 2 | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Sat, Jan 14 to Mon, Jan 16 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 18 to Mon, Feb 20 | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 27 to Mon, May 29 | Memorial Day |
| Sat, Jun 17 to Mon, Jun 19 | Juneteenth |
| Sat, Sep 2 to Mon, Sep 4 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 7 to Mon, Oct 9 | Columbus Day |
| Fri, Nov 10 to Sun, Nov 12 | Veterans Day (observed) |
| Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
Turn a holiday into four days off
- Independence Day is on Tuesday, July 4. Take Monday, July 3 off and you have Sat, Jul 1 to Tue, Jul 4.
- Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 23. Take Friday, November 24 off and you have Thu, Nov 23 to Sun, Nov 26.
Many people also get the Friday after Thanksgiving off, but it is not a federal holiday. Check your own work or school calendar before you book.
Working Days in 2023
2023 has 249 working days in the US: 260 weekdays minus 11 federal holiday days off. Useful for payroll, project plans and booking leave.
| Month | Weekdays | Federal days off | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| April | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| May | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| August | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| December | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 260 | 11 | 249 |
By quarter
| Quarter | Dates | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Jan 1 to Mar 31 | 62 |
| Q2 | Apr 1 to Jun 30 | 63 |
| Q3 | Jul 1 to Sep 30 | 63 |
| Q4 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 61 |
Planning one quarter at a time? Print the 3 month calendar.
2023 Monthly Calendars
Single month pages with big day boxes are available for 2026 to 2028. For 2023, print this yearly calendar, or make any single month of 2023 with the custom calendar maker.
Other layouts: 2 month, 3 month, 4 month and 6 month calendars, a weekly planner, or the custom calendar maker to add your own events and photos.
How to Print the 2023 Calendar
- Pick your paper. Choose US Letter or A4 above the calendar. Landscape fits all 12 months with the most room. Portrait suits a wall or a binder.
- Pick your holidays. Choose the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or India, and Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week.
- Download the PDF. It is one page, sized to your paper.
- Print at 100%. Choose "Actual size" or 100% in the print box, not "Fit to page", so nothing gets cut or shrunk.
Edges still cut off? Our guide on how to print a calendar at full size fixes it.
2023 Calendar FAQ
Is 2023 a leap year?
No. 2023 has 365 days and February has 28. The next leap year is 2024, when February has 29 days.
What day does 2023 start on?
2023 starts on a Sunday, January 1, and ends on a Sunday, December 31.
How many weeks are in 2023?
2023 has 52 weeks, counted the ISO way used in most work calendars. Week 1 starts on Monday, January 2, 2023, and the last week ends on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
How many working days are in 2023?
There are 249 working days in 2023 in the US. That is 260 weekdays, Monday to Friday, minus 11 federal holiday days off. Your employer may give different holidays.
How many federal holidays are in 2023?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2023. New Year's Day and Veterans Day fall on a weekend, so the day off moves to the Friday before or the Monday after.
How many long weekends are in 2023?
2023 has 9 three-day weekends if you get the federal holidays off. You can make more: for example, take Monday, July 3 off next to Independence Day for a four-day weekend.
When is Easter 2023?
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 9, 2023.
What year has the same calendar as 2023?
2017 and 2006 had the same calendar as 2023: every date falls on the same day of the week. The next year with the same calendar is 2034. Easter and other dates that follow the moon can still be different.
Can I print the 2023 calendar for free?
Yes. Download the 2023 calendar as a PDF or PNG, in US Letter or A4, portrait or landscape. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay.
