US Federal Holidays in 2024
There are 11 federal holidays in 2024. None of them falls on a weekend this year, so every day off is on the holiday itself.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Monday | Same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15 | Monday | Same day |
| Presidents' Day | February 19 | Monday | Same day |
| Memorial Day | May 27 | Monday | Same day |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Wednesday | Same day |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Thursday | Same day |
| Labor Day | September 2 | Monday | Same day |
| Columbus Day | October 14 | Monday | Same day |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Monday | Same day |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28 | Thursday | Same day |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Wednesday | 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.
2024 at a Glance
| Days in the year | 366 |
|---|---|
| Leap year | Yes, February has 29 days |
| First day | Monday, January 1 |
| Last day | Tuesday, December 31 |
| Weeks | 52 ISO weeks (week 1 starts Monday, January 1, 2024) |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 262 |
| US working days | 251 |
| US federal holidays | 11 |
| Three-day weekends | 7 |
| Easter Sunday | March 31 |
| Same calendar as | 1996 and 1968 (next: 2052) |
Week numbers can differ between calendars. Here is why.
Long Weekends in 2024
With the federal holidays off, 2024 has 7 three-day weekends. No vacation days needed.
| Long weekend | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 30 to Mon, Jan 1 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Jan 13 to Mon, Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 17 to Mon, Feb 19 | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 25 to Mon, May 27 | Memorial Day |
| Sat, Aug 31 to Mon, Sep 2 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 12 to Mon, Oct 14 | Columbus Day |
| Sat, Nov 9 to Mon, Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
Turn a holiday into four days off
- Independence Day is on Thursday, July 4. Take Friday, July 5 off and you have Thu, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 7.
- Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 28. Take Friday, November 29 off and you have Thu, Nov 28 to Sun, Dec 1.
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 2024
2024 has 251 working days in the US: 262 weekdays minus 11 federal holiday days off. Useful for payroll, project plans and booking leave.
| Month | Weekdays | Federal days off | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| February | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| March | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| June | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| October | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| November | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| Total | 262 | 11 | 251 |
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 | 64 |
| Q4 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 62 |
Planning one quarter at a time? Print the 3 month calendar.
2024 Monthly Calendars
Single month pages with big day boxes are available for 2026 to 2028. For 2024, print this yearly calendar, or make any single month of 2024 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 2024 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.
2024 Calendar FAQ
Is 2024 a leap year?
Yes. 2024 is a leap year, so February has 29 days and the year has 366 days. The next leap year after 2024 is 2028.
What day does 2024 start on?
2024 starts on a Monday, January 1, and ends on a Tuesday, December 31.
How many weeks are in 2024?
2024 has 52 weeks, counted the ISO way used in most work calendars. Week 1 starts on Monday, January 1, 2024, and the last week ends on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
How many working days are in 2024?
There are 251 working days in 2024 in the US. That is 262 weekdays, Monday to Friday, minus 11 federal holiday days off. Your employer may give different holidays.
How many federal holidays are in 2024?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2024. None of them falls on a weekend this year.
How many long weekends are in 2024?
2024 has 7 three-day weekends if you get the federal holidays off. You can make more: for example, take Friday, July 5 off next to Independence Day for a four-day weekend.
When is Easter 2024?
Easter Sunday is Sunday, March 31, 2024.
What year has the same calendar as 2024?
1996 and 1968 had the same calendar as 2024: every date falls on the same day of the week. The next year with the same calendar is 2052. Easter and other dates that follow the moon can still be different.
Can I print the 2024 calendar for free?
Yes. Download the 2024 calendar as a PDF or PNG, in US Letter or A4, portrait or landscape. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay.
