Federal holidays 2026
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. That’s why some dates appear twice above.
Other observances 2026
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time starts |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Father's Day |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Halloween |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time ends |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
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Questions, answered
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 US federal holidays.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
When is Easter 2026?
Sunday, April 5, 2026.