USA Holidays 2026
2026 has 11 federal holidays, which give federal workers 11 weekday days off. Only one holiday moves: Independence Day falls on a Saturday, so the day off is Friday, July 3. You get 8 three-day weekends, plus 2 holidays you can turn into a four-day break with one day of leave. The full list below also covers 10 religious dates and 18 popular observances, plus the seasons and clock changes.
Federal holidays in 2026
The holiday date and the weekday that federal offices, the post office and most banks actually close.
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Same day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Same day | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Same day | Third Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Same day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | Same day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Fri, Jul 3 moved | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Same day | First Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Same day | Second Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Same day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Same day | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Same day | December 25 |
Long weekends in 2026
Three-day weekends need no leave at all. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday becomes four days off if you take the day in between.
- New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4, take Fri, Jan 2 off 4 days
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sat, Jan 17 to Mon, Jan 19 3 days
- Presidents' Day Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16 3 days
- Memorial Day Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25 3 days
- Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19 to Sun, Jun 21 3 days
- Independence Day Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 3 days
- Labor Day Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7 3 days
- Columbus Day Sat, Oct 10 to Mon, Oct 12 3 days
- Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, midweek 1 day
- Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26 to Sun, Nov 29, take Fri, Nov 27 off 4 days
- Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 27 3 days
Key dates that change every year
These are not federal holidays, but people search for them every year because the date moves. All dates are for 2026.
| Date | Event | Day | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | Lunar New Year | Tuesday | Culture |
| Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday | Christian |
| Feb 18 | Ramadan begins | Wednesday | Muslim |
| Mar 8 | Daylight saving time starts | Sunday | Clock change |
| Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr | Friday | Muslim |
| Apr 2 | Passover (first day) | Thursday | Jewish |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday | Friday | Christian |
| Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Sunday | Christian |
| May 10 | Mother's Day | Sunday | Family |
| May 27 | Eid al-Adha | Wednesday | Muslim |
| Jun 21 | Father's Day | Sunday | Family |
| Sep 12 | Rosh Hashanah | Saturday | Jewish |
| Sep 21 | Yom Kippur | Monday | Jewish |
| Nov 1 | Daylight saving time ends | Sunday | Clock change |
| Nov 3 | Election Day | Tuesday | Civic |
| Nov 27 | Black Friday | Friday | Shopping |
| Dec 5 | Hanukkah (first day) | Saturday | Jewish |
Dates marked "expected" are Muslim holidays. They can move by a day, because they depend on the new moon being seen.
What stands out in 2026
- Federal workers get 11 weekday days off, the same as in 2025, and 8 three-day weekends compared with 6 the year before.
- The longest stretch without a federal day off is 98 days, from Presidents' Day (Feb 16) to Memorial Day (May 25). That is a good window to plan your own leave.
- Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 26 and Christmas Day is a Friday.
- February is the busiest month on the full list, with 6 holidays and observances.
- A Monday to Friday year has 261 weekdays. After federal holidays that leaves 250 working days.
- 2026 has three Friday the 13ths, in February, March, and November.
- Easter on April 5 is a mid-range Easter. It can fall on any Sunday from March 22 to April 25.
- 2026 is a midterm election year, with every House seat on the ballot on November 3.
2026 holidays by month
| Month | Federal days off | All dates | Printable calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 2 | January 2026 calendar |
| February | Presidents' Day | 6 | February 2026 calendar |
| March | None | 4 | March 2026 calendar |
| April | None | 4 | April 2026 calendar |
| May | Memorial Day | 4 | May 2026 calendar |
| June | Juneteenth | 4 | June 2026 calendar |
| July | Independence Day | 2 | July 2026 calendar |
| August | None | 0 | August 2026 calendar |
| September | Labor Day | 6 | September 2026 calendar |
| October | Columbus Day | 2 | October 2026 calendar |
| November | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day | 6 | November 2026 calendar |
| December | Christmas Day | 6 | December 2026 calendar |
All holidays and observances in 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | |||
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| February 2026 | |||
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Lunar New Year | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ramadan begins | Religious |
| March 2026 | |||
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time starts | Season and clock change |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr | Religious |
| Mar 20 | Fri | March Equinox | Season and clock change |
| April 2026 | |||
| Apr 2 | Thu | Passover (first day) | Religious |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day | Observance |
| May 2026 | |||
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| May 27 | Wed | Eid al-Adha | Religious |
| June 2026 | |||
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth | Federal holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Sun | June Solstice | Season and clock change |
| July 2026 | |||
| Jul 3 | Fri | Independence Day (observed) | Federal holiday |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| September 2026 | |||
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 12 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah | Religious |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Mon | Yom Kippur | Religious |
| Sep 22 | Tue | September Equinox | Season and clock change |
| October 2026 | |||
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
| November 2026 | |||
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends | Season and clock change |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
| December 2026 | |||
| Dec 5 | Sat | Hanukkah (first day) | Religious |
| Dec 21 | Mon | December Solstice | Season and clock change |
| Dec 24 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa (first day) | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Thu | New Year's Eve | Observance |
No holidays match these filters. Try another type or month.
Dates marked "expected" can move by a day, because they depend on the new moon being seen. State holidays are not listed; check your state government's website.
How these dates are set: federal holidays follow federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) and the OPM day-off rule. The other dates follow their own rules, for example the Easter rule, the Hebrew calendar, the Umm al-Qura calendar for Muslim holidays, and astronomy for the seasons. More about how we check dates.
Questions about 2026 holidays
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. Once weekend dates are moved to the nearest weekday, federal workers get 11 weekday days off in 2026.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
One federal holiday falls on a weekend in 2026: Independence Day (Saturday, July 4, observed Friday, July 3). A Saturday holiday moves to the Friday before, and a Sunday holiday moves to the Monday after.
How many three-day weekends are there in 2026?
2026 has 8 three-day weekends from federal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Christmas Day. There are also 2 holidays on a Tuesday or Thursday, where one day of leave turns it into a four-day weekend.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. It is always the fourth Thursday of November, so it can fall anywhere from November 22 to November 28. The next day, Friday, November 27, is Black Friday, and several states list it as a state holiday. Read more in when is Thanksgiving in the USA.
When is Easter 2026, and is Good Friday a holiday?
Easter Sunday 2026 is on April 5. Good Friday is April 3. It is not a federal holiday, but a few states treat it as a state holiday, and some schools and businesses close. Our Easter guide explains how the date is set.
Is Christmas Eve 2026 a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026, is not a federal holiday. Federal offices are open unless the President gives an extra day off by executive order, which has happened in some years. A few states list it as a state holiday.
Are banks closed on federal holidays in 2026?
Banks usually follow the Federal Reserve, which closes on all 11 federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Federal Reserve closes on the Monday after. When it falls on a Saturday, the Federal Reserve stays open on the Friday before. In 2026 that affects Independence Day (open Friday, July 3), so banks may be open on a day when federal offices are closed.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, when clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m., and ends on Sunday, November 1, when clocks move back one hour. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It is not a federal holiday, but some states give workers the day off or paid time to vote. 2026 is a federal election year, with House races on the ballot.
How many working days are in 2026?
2026 has 261 weekdays. Take away the 11 federal days off and a Monday to Friday schedule has 250 working days. Your employer may add or remove days, so check your own holiday schedule.
