USA Holidays 2029
2029 has 11 federal holidays, which give federal workers 11 weekday days off. Only one holiday moves: Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, so the day off is Monday, November 12. You get 7 three-day weekends, plus 3 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 2029
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 | Mon, Jan 1 | Same day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 | Same day | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 19 | Same day | Third Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 | Same day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | Tue, Jun 19 | Same day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 | Same day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 | Same day | First Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 | Same day | Second Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | Sun, Nov 11 | Mon, Nov 12 moved | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 | Same day | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 | Same day | December 25 |
| Inauguration DayWashington, DC area federal employees only | Sat, Jan 20 | No weekday off (Saturday) | January 20, every four years |
Long weekends in 2029
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 Sat, Dec 30, 2028 to Mon, Jan 1 3 days
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sat, Jan 13 to Mon, Jan 15 3 days
- Presidents' Day Sat, Feb 17 to Mon, Feb 19 3 days
- Memorial Day Sat, May 26 to Mon, May 28 3 days
- Juneteenth Sat, Jun 16 to Tue, Jun 19, take Mon, Jun 18 off 4 days
- Independence Day Wed, Jul 4, midweek 1 day
- Labor Day Sat, Sep 1 to Mon, Sep 3 3 days
- Columbus Day Sat, Oct 6 to Mon, Oct 8 3 days
- Veterans Day Sat, Nov 10 to Mon, Nov 12 3 days
- Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 22 to Sun, Nov 25, take Fri, Nov 23 off 4 days
- Christmas Day Sat, Dec 22 to Tue, Dec 25, take Mon, Dec 24 off 4 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 2029.
| Date | Event | Day | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 | Ramadan begins (expected) | Tuesday | Muslim |
| Feb 13 | Lunar New Year | Tuesday | Culture |
| Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday | Christian |
| Feb 14 | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Wednesday | Muslim |
| Mar 11 | Daylight saving time starts | Sunday | Clock change |
| Mar 30 | Good Friday | Friday | Christian |
| Mar 31 | Passover (first day) | Saturday | Jewish |
| Apr 1 | Easter Sunday | Sunday | Christian |
| Apr 24 | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Tuesday | Muslim |
| May 13 | Mother's Day | Sunday | Family |
| Jun 17 | Father's Day | Sunday | Family |
| Sep 10 | Rosh Hashanah | Monday | Jewish |
| Sep 19 | Yom Kippur | Wednesday | Jewish |
| Nov 4 | Daylight saving time ends | Sunday | Clock change |
| Nov 6 | Election Day | Tuesday | Civic |
| Nov 23 | Black Friday | Friday | Shopping |
| Dec 2 | Hanukkah (first day) | Sunday | 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 2029
- Federal workers get 11 weekday days off, 1 more than in 2028, and 7 three-day weekends compared with 8 the year before.
- The longest stretch without a federal day off is 98 days, from Presidents' Day (Feb 19) to Memorial Day (May 28). That is a good window to plan your own leave.
- Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 22 and Christmas Day is a Tuesday.
- November is the busiest month on the full list, with 7 holidays and observances.
- A Monday to Friday year has 261 weekdays. After federal holidays that leaves 250 working days.
- 2029 has two Friday the 13ths, in April and July.
- Easter on April 1 is a mid-range Easter. It can fall on any Sunday from March 22 to April 25.
2029 holidays by month
| Month | Federal days off | All dates |
|---|---|---|
| January | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 4 |
| February | Presidents' Day | 6 |
| March | None | 5 |
| April | None | 3 |
| May | Memorial Day | 3 |
| June | Juneteenth | 4 |
| July | Independence Day | 1 |
| August | None | 0 |
| September | Labor Day | 6 |
| October | Columbus Day | 2 |
| November | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day | 7 |
| December | Christmas Day | 6 |
Print any month of 2029 from the 2029 yearly calendar or the custom calendar maker.
All holidays and observances in 2029
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2029 | |||
| Jan 1 | Mon | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 15 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 16 | Tue | Ramadan begins (expected) | Religious |
| Jan 20 | Sat | Inauguration Day (Washington, DC area) | Federal holiday |
| February 2029 | |||
| Feb 2 | Fri | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 13 | Tue | Lunar New Year | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| Feb 14 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Religious |
| Feb 14 | Wed | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 19 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| March 2029 | |||
| Mar 11 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time starts | Season and clock change |
| Mar 17 | Sat | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Tue | March Equinox | Season and clock change |
| Mar 30 | Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| Mar 31 | Sat | Passover (first day) | Religious |
| April 2029 | |||
| Apr 1 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| Apr 17 | Tue | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Tue | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Religious |
| May 2029 | |||
| May 5 | Sat | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 13 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 28 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June 2029 | |||
| Jun 14 | Thu | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Tue | Juneteenth | Federal holiday |
| Jun 20 | Wed | June Solstice | Season and clock change |
| July 2029 | |||
| Jul 4 | Wed | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| September 2029 | |||
| Sep 3 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 9 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 10 | Mon | Rosh Hashanah | Religious |
| Sep 11 | Tue | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 19 | Wed | Yom Kippur | Religious |
| Sep 22 | Sat | September Equinox | Season and clock change |
| October 2029 | |||
| Oct 8 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 31 | Wed | Halloween | Observance |
| November 2029 | |||
| Nov 4 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends | Season and clock change |
| Nov 6 | Tue | Election Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Sun | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 12 | Mon | Veterans Day (observed) | Federal holiday |
| Nov 22 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 23 | Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| Nov 26 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
| December 2029 | |||
| Dec 2 | Sun | Hanukkah (first day) | Religious |
| Dec 21 | Fri | December Solstice | Season and clock change |
| Dec 24 | Mon | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Tue | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| Dec 26 | Wed | Kwanzaa (first day) | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Mon | 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 2029 holidays
How many federal holidays are there in 2029?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2029. Once weekend dates are moved to the nearest weekday, federal workers get 11 weekday days off in 2029. 2029 is also an Inauguration Day year, which is a holiday only for federal employees in the Washington, DC area. This time January 20 falls on a Saturday, so it does not add a weekday off.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?
One federal holiday falls on a weekend in 2029: Veterans Day (Sunday, November 11, observed Monday, November 12). 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 2029?
2029 has 7 three-day weekends from federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. There are also 3 holidays on a Tuesday or Thursday, where one day of leave turns it into a four-day weekend.
When is Thanksgiving 2029?
Thanksgiving 2029 is on Thursday, November 22, 2029. It is always the fourth Thursday of November, so it can fall anywhere from November 22 to November 28. The next day, Friday, November 23, is Black Friday, and several states list it as a state holiday. Read more in when is Thanksgiving in the USA.
When is Easter 2029, and is Good Friday a holiday?
Easter Sunday 2029 is on April 1. Good Friday is March 30. 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 2029 a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2029, 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 2029?
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. No federal holiday falls on a Saturday in 2029, so bank closures and federal office closures line up all year.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2029?
Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 11, when clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m., and ends on Sunday, November 4, when clocks move back one hour. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not change their clocks.
When is Election Day 2029?
Election Day 2029 is Tuesday, November 6, 2029, 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. In odd years like 2029, most elections are state and local.
How many working days are in 2029?
2029 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.
