USA Holidays 2028
2028 has 11 federal holidays, which give federal workers 10 weekday days off. Two holidays fall on a weekend (New Year's Day and Veterans Day), so their days off shift to the nearest Friday or Monday. 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 2028
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 | Sat, Jan 1 | Fri, Dec 31, 2027 moved | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Same day | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 21 | Same day | Third Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Same day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | Mon, Jun 19 | Same day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 | Same day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 | Same day | First Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 | Same day | Second Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | Sat, Nov 11 | Fri, Nov 10 moved | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 | Same day | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 | Same day | December 25 |
Long weekends in 2028
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.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sat, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 17 3 days
- Presidents' Day Sat, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 21 3 days
- Memorial Day Sat, May 27 to Mon, May 29 3 days
- Juneteenth Sat, Jun 17 to Mon, Jun 19 3 days
- Independence Day Sat, Jul 1 to Tue, Jul 4, take Mon, Jul 3 off 4 days
- Labor Day Sat, Sep 2 to Mon, Sep 4 3 days
- Columbus Day Sat, Oct 7 to Mon, Oct 9 3 days
- Veterans Day Fri, Nov 10 to Sun, Nov 12 3 days
- Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 23 to Sun, Nov 26, take Fri, Nov 24 off 4 days
- Christmas Day Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Dec 25 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 2028.
| Date | Event | Day | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Lunar New Year | Wednesday | Culture |
| Jan 28 | Ramadan begins (expected) | Friday | Muslim |
| Feb 26 | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Saturday | Muslim |
| Mar 1 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday | Christian |
| Mar 12 | Daylight saving time starts | Sunday | Clock change |
| Apr 11 | Passover (first day) | Tuesday | Jewish |
| Apr 14 | Good Friday | Friday | Christian |
| Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | Sunday | Christian |
| May 5 | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Friday | Muslim |
| May 14 | Mother's Day | Sunday | Family |
| Jun 18 | Father's Day | Sunday | Family |
| Sep 21 | Rosh Hashanah | Thursday | Jewish |
| Sep 30 | Yom Kippur | Saturday | Jewish |
| Nov 5 | Daylight saving time ends | Sunday | Clock change |
| Nov 7 | Election Day | Tuesday | Civic |
| Nov 24 | Black Friday | Friday | Shopping |
| Dec 13 | Hanukkah (first day) | Wednesday | 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 2028
- Federal workers get 10 weekday days off, 2 fewer than in 2027, and 8 three-day weekends compared with 10 the year before.
- The longest stretch without a federal day off is 98 days, from Presidents' Day (Feb 21) to Memorial Day (May 29). That is a good window to plan your own leave.
- Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 23 and Christmas Day is a Monday.
- November is the busiest month on the full list, with 7 holidays and observances.
- A Monday to Friday year has 260 weekdays. After federal holidays that leaves 250 working days.
- 2028 is a leap year, so February has 29 days and the year has 366 days.
- 2028 has one Friday the 13th, in October.
- Easter on April 16 is a late Easter. It can fall on any Sunday from March 22 to April 25.
- 2028 is a presidential election year. Election Day is November 7.
2028 holidays by month
| Month | Federal days off | All dates | Printable calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 4 | January 2028 calendar |
| February | Presidents' Day | 4 | February 2028 calendar |
| March | None | 4 | March 2028 calendar |
| April | None | 4 | April 2028 calendar |
| May | Memorial Day | 4 | May 2028 calendar |
| June | Juneteenth | 4 | June 2028 calendar |
| July | Independence Day | 1 | July 2028 calendar |
| August | None | 0 | August 2028 calendar |
| September | Labor Day | 6 | September 2028 calendar |
| October | Columbus Day | 2 | October 2028 calendar |
| November | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day | 7 | November 2028 calendar |
| December | Christmas Day | 6 | December 2028 calendar |
All holidays and observances in 2028
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2028 | |||
| Jan 1 | Sat | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 17 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 26 | Wed | Lunar New Year | Observance |
| Jan 28 | Fri | Ramadan begins (expected) | Religious |
| February 2028 | |||
| Feb 2 | Wed | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Mon | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 21 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 26 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Religious |
| March 2028 | |||
| Mar 1 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| Mar 12 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time starts | Season and clock change |
| Mar 17 | Fri | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 19 | Sun | March Equinox | Season and clock change |
| April 2028 | |||
| Apr 11 | Tue | Passover (first day) | Religious |
| Apr 14 | Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 16 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| Apr 18 | Tue | Tax Day | Observance |
| May 2028 | |||
| May 5 | Fri | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Religious |
| May 5 | Fri | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 14 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June 2028 | |||
| Jun 14 | Wed | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 18 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Mon | Juneteenth | Federal holiday |
| Jun 20 | Tue | June Solstice | Season and clock change |
| July 2028 | |||
| Jul 4 | Tue | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| September 2028 | |||
| Sep 4 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 10 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 11 | Mon | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Thu | Rosh Hashanah | Religious |
| Sep 22 | Fri | September Equinox | Season and clock change |
| Sep 30 | Sat | Yom Kippur | Religious |
| October 2028 | |||
| Oct 9 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 31 | Tue | Halloween | Observance |
| November 2028 | |||
| Nov 5 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends | Season and clock change |
| Nov 7 | Tue | Election Day | Observance |
| Nov 10 | Fri | Veterans Day (observed) | Federal holiday |
| Nov 11 | Sat | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 23 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 24 | Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| Nov 27 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
| December 2028 | |||
| Dec 13 | Wed | Hanukkah (first day) | Religious |
| Dec 21 | Thu | December Solstice | Season and clock change |
| Dec 24 | Sun | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Mon | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| Dec 26 | Tue | Kwanzaa (first day) | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Sun | 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 2028 holidays
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028. Once weekend dates are moved to the nearest weekday, federal workers get 10 weekday days off in 2028. One is missing because New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, so it was observed on Friday, December 31, 2027.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Two federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2028: New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, observed Friday, December 31, 2027) and Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11, observed Friday, November 10). 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 2028?
2028 has 8 three-day weekends from federal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans 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 2028?
Thanksgiving 2028 is on Thursday, November 23, 2028. It is always the fourth Thursday of November, so it can fall anywhere from November 22 to November 28. The next day, Friday, November 24, is Black Friday, and several states list it as a state holiday. Read more in when is Thanksgiving in the USA.
When is Easter 2028, and is Good Friday a holiday?
Easter Sunday 2028 is on April 16. Good Friday is April 14. 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 2028 a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2028, 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 2028?
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 2028 that affects New Year's Day (open Friday, December 31) and Veterans Day (open Friday, November 10), so banks may be open on a day when federal offices are closed.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2028?
Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 12, when clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m., and ends on Sunday, November 5, when clocks move back one hour. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
When is Election Day 2028?
Election Day 2028 is Tuesday, November 7, 2028, 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. 2028 is a federal election year, with House races on the ballot and the presidential election.
How many working days are in 2028?
2028 has 260 weekdays. Take away the 10 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.
