US Federal Holidays in 2028
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028. 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 | Saturday | Friday, December 31, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17 | Monday | Same day |
| Presidents' Day | February 21 | 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. See all 2028 US holidays and observances, including religious dates and popular days. New to this? Read how US federal holidays work.
2028 at a Glance
| Days in the year | 366 |
|---|---|
| Leap year | Yes, February has 29 days |
| First day | Saturday, January 1 |
| Last day | Sunday, December 31 |
| Weeks | 52 ISO weeks (week 1 starts Monday, January 3, 2028) |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 260 |
| US working days | 250 |
| US federal holidays | 11 |
| Three-day weekends | 8 |
| Easter Sunday | April 16 |
| Same calendar as | 2000 and 1972 (next: 2056) |
Week numbers can differ between calendars. Here is why.
Long Weekends in 2028
With the federal holidays off, 2028 has 8 three-day weekends. No vacation days needed.
| Long weekend | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 21 | 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 2028
2028 has 250 working days in the US: 260 weekdays minus 10 federal holiday days off. Useful for payroll, project plans and booking leave.
| Month | Weekdays | Federal days off | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| February | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| 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 | 10 | 250 |
By quarter
| Quarter | Dates | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Jan 1 to Mar 31 | 63 |
| 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.
Important Dates in 2028
Seasons, clock changes and the days people ask about most, for the US.
| Date | Day | What |
|---|---|---|
| February 14 | Monday | Valentine's Day |
| March 12 | Sunday | Clocks go forward 1 hour (daylight saving time starts) |
| March 17 | Friday | St. Patrick's Day |
| March 19 | Sunday | Spring starts (March equinox) |
| April 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 18 | Tuesday | Tax Day (usual federal tax deadline) |
| May 14 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 18 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| June 20 | Tuesday | Summer starts (June solstice) |
| September 22 | Friday | Fall starts (September equinox) |
| October 31 | Tuesday | Halloween |
| November 5 | Sunday | Clocks go back 1 hour (daylight saving time ends) |
| November 7 | Tuesday | Election Day |
| November 24 | Friday | Black Friday |
| November 27 | Monday | Cyber Monday |
| December 21 | Thursday | Winter starts (December solstice) |
| December 24 | Sunday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Sunday | New Year's Eve |
Clock changes apply in most of the US. Hawaii and most of Arizona keep the same time all year.
2028 Holidays in Canada, the UK, Australia and India
Pick a country in the box above the calendar to mark its holidays on the 2028 calendar and in your download.
Canada
- Jan 1 New Year's Day
- Apr 14 Good Friday
- May 22 Victoria Day
- Jul 1 Canada Day
- Sep 4 Labour Day
- Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Oct 9 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
- Jan 3 New Year's Day (substitute day)
- Apr 14 Good Friday
- Apr 17 Easter Monday
- May 1 Early May bank holiday
- May 29 Spring bank holiday
- Aug 28 Summer bank holiday
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
- Dec 26 Boxing 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 14 Good Friday
- Apr 17 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
- Apr 14 Good Friday
- Aug 15 Independence Day
- Oct 2 Gandhi Jayanti
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
Only the fixed-date holidays are shown for now. Festival dates, such as Holi and Diwali, are added when the Government of India publishes the list for 2028.
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2028 Calendar FAQ
Is 2028 a leap year?
Yes. 2028 is a leap year, so February has 29 days and the year has 366 days. The next leap year after 2028 is 2032.
What day does 2028 start on?
2028 starts on a Saturday, January 1, and ends on a Sunday, December 31.
How many weeks are in 2028?
2028 has 52 weeks, counted the ISO way used in most work calendars. Week 1 starts on Monday, January 3, 2028, and the last week ends on Sunday, December 31, 2028.
How many working days are in 2028?
There are 250 working days in 2028 in the US. That is 260 weekdays, Monday to Friday, minus 10 federal holiday days off. Your employer may give different holidays.
How many federal holidays are in 2028?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2028. 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 2028?
2028 has 8 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 2028?
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 16, 2028.
What year has the same calendar as 2028?
2000 and 1972 had the same calendar as 2028: every date falls on the same day of the week. The next year with the same calendar is 2056. Easter and other dates that follow the moon can still be different.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2028?
In most of the US, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 12, 2028, and back 1 hour on Sunday, November 5, 2028. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
Can I print the 2028 calendar for free?
Yes. Download the 2028 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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