United States Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, the United States has 12 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 5 other observances that are not days off. There are 8 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 3 days for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19).
- Days off
- 12
- Substitute days
- 1
- Long weekends
- 8
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Holiday | L11/13 | |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | L12/1 | |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Presidents' Day | Washington's Birthday | Holiday | L12/29 |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Holiday | L4/9 | |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Holiday | L5/5 | |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (observed) | Observed | L5/19 | |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Holiday | L5/20 | |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | Holiday | L7/26 | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Holiday | L9/3 | |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Holiday | L10/3 | |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Day | Holiday | L10/18 |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Holiday | L11/17 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19 | 3 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16 | 3 | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 | 3 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 21 | 3 | Juneteenth |
| Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5 | 3 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12 | 3 | Columbus Day |
| Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 | 3 | Christmas Day |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | L12/27 |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter | L2/18 |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | L3/24 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | L5/7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Halloween | L9/22 |
How the holidays work
The United States has 11 federal holidays set by federal law; they apply to federal employees, and states and private employers decide for themselves whether to observe them.
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on the preceding Friday; when it falls on a Sunday, on the following Monday. Days such as Mother’s Day and Halloween are observances, not days off.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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