Federal Holidays 2026
Official U.S. federal holidays for 2026. Private employers are not required to observe these, but many do.
| Holiday | Date 2026 | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Monday |
| Presidents' Day | February 16 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Saturday |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
When a holiday falls on Saturday, the observed day is Friday. When it falls on Sunday, the observed day is Monday.
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