United States Public Holidays 2028
In 2028, the United States has 12 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 5 other observances that are not days off. There are 10 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 3 days for New Year's Day (Fri, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 2).
- Days off
- 12
- Substitute days
- 1
- Long weekends
- 10
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Holiday | L12/5 | |
| Mon, Jan 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | L12/21 | |
| Mon, Feb 21 | Presidents' Day | Washington's Birthday | Holiday | L1/27 |
| Mon, May 29 | Memorial Day | Holiday | L5/6 | |
| Mon, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Holiday | L5/27 | |
| Tue, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Holiday | Li5/12 | |
| Mon, Sep 4 | Labor Day | Holiday | L7/16 | |
| Mon, Oct 9 | Columbus Day | Holiday | L8/21 | |
| Fri, Nov 10 | Veterans Day (observed) | Observed | L9/24 | |
| Sat, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Holiday | L9/25 | |
| Thu, Nov 23 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Day | Holiday | L10/8 |
| Mon, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Holiday | L11/10 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 2 | 3 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Jan 15 – Mon, Jan 17 | 3 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 19 – Mon, Feb 21 | 3 | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 27 – Mon, May 29 | 3 | Memorial Day |
| Sat, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 19 | 3 | Juneteenth |
| Sat, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 4 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 7 – Mon, Oct 9 | 3 | Columbus Day |
| Fri, Nov 10 – Sun, Nov 12 | 3 | Veterans Day |
| Sat, Dec 23 – Mon, Dec 25 | 3 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 1, 2029 | 3 | New Year's Day |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | L1/20 |
| Sun, Apr 16 | Easter | L3/22 |
| Sun, May 14 | Mother's Day | L4/20 |
| Sun, Jun 18 | Father's Day | L5/26 |
| Tue, Oct 31 | Halloween | L9/14 |
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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