US Holidays 2026
Federal holidays and popular observances, with a live count of days remaining.
| Holiday | Date | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Federal | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Federal | |
| Valentine's Day | Sat, Feb 14 | Observance | |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Federal | |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tue, Mar 17 | Observance | |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 5 | Observance | |
| Mother's Day | Sun, May 10 | Observance | |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Federal | |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | Federal | |
| Father's Day | Sun, Jun 21 | Observance | |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Federal | |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal | |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal | |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31 | Observance | |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal | |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | Observance | |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal | |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 | Observance |
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About US federal holidays
There are 11 federal holidays in the United States. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is usually observed on the Friday before; when it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving?+
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Is Easter a federal holiday?+
No. Easter Sunday is widely observed but is not a federal holiday.