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Official 2026 holiday reference · US
2026 Holidays in United States
The 11 U.S. federal holidays observed in 2026, including the observed Independence Day date.
In 2026, United States has 11 federal holidays. The full-year calendar below marks the official dates and relevant notes.
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January 2026
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Statutory holiday
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Monday, January 19, 2026Statutory holiday
February 2026
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Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 16, 2026Statutory holiday
March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Statutory holiday
June 2026
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Juneteenth National Independence DayFriday, June 19, 2026Statutory holiday
July 2026
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Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3, 2026The calendar date is July 4; federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, July 3 in 2026.Statutory holiday
August 2026
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September 2026
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Statutory holiday
October 2026
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Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026Statutory holiday
November 2026
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Statutory holiday
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Statutory holiday
December 2026
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Statutory holiday
Holiday list
11 results, sorted by date.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday name | Type |
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| Thursday | New Year's Day | Federal holiday | |
| Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Federal holiday | |
| Monday | Washington's Birthday | Federal holiday | |
| Monday | Memorial Day | Federal holiday | |
| Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday | |
| Friday | Independence Day (observed)The calendar date is July 4; federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, July 3 in 2026. | Federal holiday | |
| Monday | Labor Day | Federal holiday | |
| Monday | Columbus Day | Federal holiday | |
| Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal holiday | |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
Official source and scope
This page is based on U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Check the official source again for travel, payroll or legal decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How many U.S. federal holidays are there in 2026?
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists 11 federal holidays for 2026.
Why is Independence Day shown on July 3 in 2026?
July 4 falls on a Saturday, so federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, July 3.
Do all U.S. businesses close on federal holidays?
No. This schedule applies to federal employees. States, schools and private employers may follow different schedules.