US Federal Holidays in 2026
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. Independence Day falls 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 | Thursday | Same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Monday | Same day |
| Presidents' Day | February 16 | Monday | Same day |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday | Same day |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Friday | Same day |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Saturday | Friday, July 3 |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday | Same day |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Monday | Same day |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday | Same day |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | Thursday | Same day |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Same day |
Federal holidays are days off for federal workers, and most banks close. Private employers choose their own holidays. See all 2026 US holidays and observances, including religious dates and popular days. New to this? Read how US federal holidays work.
2026 at a Glance
| Days in the year | 365 |
|---|---|
| Leap year | No (next leap year: 2028) |
| First day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Last day | Thursday, December 31 |
| Weeks | 53 ISO weeks (week 1 starts Monday, December 29, 2025) |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 261 |
| US working days | 250 |
| US federal holidays | 11 |
| Three-day weekends | 8 |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 |
| Same calendar as | 2015 and 2009 (next: 2037) |
Week numbers can differ between calendars. Here is why.
Long Weekends in 2026
With the federal holidays off, 2026 has 8 three-day weekends. No vacation days needed.
| Long weekend | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 17 to Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16 | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 19 to Sun, Jun 21 | Juneteenth |
| Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 10 to Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day |
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 27 | Christmas Day |
Turn a holiday into four days off
- New Year's Day is on Thursday, January 1. Take Friday, January 2 off and you have Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4.
- Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 26. Take Friday, November 27 off and you have Thu, Nov 26 to Sun, Nov 29.
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 2026
2026 has 250 working days in the US: 261 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 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| December | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| Total | 261 | 11 | 250 |
By quarter
| Quarter | Dates | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Jan 1 to Mar 31 | 61 |
| 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.
Important Dates in 2026
Seasons, clock changes and the days people ask about most, for the US.
| Date | Day | What |
|---|---|---|
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | Clocks go forward 1 hour (daylight saving time starts) |
| March 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | Spring starts (March equinox) |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Tax Day (usual federal tax deadline) |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 21 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| June 21 | Sunday | Summer starts (June solstice) |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Fall starts (September equinox) |
| October 31 | Saturday | Halloween |
| November 1 | Sunday | Clocks go back 1 hour (daylight saving time ends) |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Election Day |
| November 27 | Friday | Black Friday |
| November 30 | Monday | Cyber Monday |
| December 21 | Monday | Winter starts (December solstice) |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Clock changes apply in most of the US. Hawaii and most of Arizona keep the same time all year.
2026 Holidays in Canada, the UK, Australia and India
Pick a country in the box above the calendar to mark its holidays on the 2026 calendar and in your download.
Canada
- Jan 1 New Year's Day
- Apr 3 Good Friday
- May 18 Victoria Day
- Jul 1 Canada Day
- Sep 7 Labour Day
- Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Oct 12 Thanksgiving Day
- Nov 11 Remembrance Day
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
- Dec 26 Boxing Day
Federal general holidays under the Canada Labour Code. Each province sets its own list, so some of these are not days off everywhere.
United Kingdom
- Jan 1 New Year's Day
- Apr 3 Good Friday
- Apr 6 Easter Monday
- May 4 Early May bank holiday
- May 25 Spring bank holiday
- Aug 31 Summer bank holiday
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
- Dec 26 Boxing Day
- Dec 28 Boxing Day (substitute day)
Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different days.
Australia
- Jan 1 New Year's Day
- Jan 26 Australia Day
- Apr 3 Good Friday
- Apr 6 Easter Monday
- Apr 25 Anzac Day
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
- Dec 26 Boxing Day
National public holidays. Each state and territory adds its own, such as Labour Day.
India
- Jan 26 Republic Day
- Mar 4 Holi
- Mar 21 Id-ul-Fitr
- Mar 26 Ram Navami
- Mar 31 Mahavir Jayanti
- Apr 3 Good Friday
- May 1 Buddha Purnima
- May 28 Bakrid
- Jun 26 Muharram
- Aug 15 Independence Day
- Aug 26 Milad-un-Nabi
- Sep 4 Janmashtami
- Oct 2 Gandhi Jayanti
- Oct 20 Dussehra
- Nov 8 Diwali
- Nov 24 Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
Central government holidays for offices in Delhi, from the official list. Muslim holiday dates can move by a day after the moon is seen.
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2026 Calendar FAQ
Is 2026 a leap year?
No. 2026 has 365 days and February has 28. The next leap year is 2028, when February has 29 days.
What day does 2026 start on?
2026 starts on a Thursday, January 1, and ends on a Thursday, December 31.
How many weeks are in 2026?
2026 has 53 weeks, counted the ISO way used in most work calendars. Week 1 starts on Monday, December 29, 2025, and the last week ends on Sunday, January 3, 2027. A 53-week year is uncommon: it happens about once every 5 or 6 years.
How many working days are in 2026?
There are 250 working days in 2026 in the US. That is 261 weekdays, Monday to Friday, minus 11 federal holiday days off. Your employer may give different holidays.
How many federal holidays are in 2026?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2026. Independence Day falls on a weekend, so the day off moves to the Friday before or the Monday after.
How many long weekends are in 2026?
2026 has 8 three-day weekends if you get the federal holidays off. You can make more: for example, take Friday, January 2 off next to New Year's Day for a four-day weekend.
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What year has the same calendar as 2026?
2015 and 2009 had the same calendar as 2026: every date falls on the same day of the week. The next year with the same calendar is 2037. Easter and other dates that follow the moon can still be different.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2026?
In most of the US, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and back 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
Can I print the 2026 calendar for free?
Yes. Download the 2026 calendar as a PDF or PNG, in US Letter or A4, portrait or landscape. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay.
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