US Federal Holidays 2026

Full list of federal holidays when offices are closed.

DateDayHolidayDescription
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayThe first day of the year.
Jan 19MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayHonors the civil rights leader.
Feb 16MondayPresidents' DayHonors all US presidents.
May 25MondayMemorial DayHonors military personnel.
Jun 19FridayJuneteenthCommemorates the emancipation.
Jul 3FridayIndependence Day (Observed)Celebrates the Declaration of Independence.
Jul 4SaturdayIndependence DayCelebrates the Declaration of Independence.
Sep 7MondayLabor DayHonors workers.
Oct 12MondayColumbus DayCommemorates Christopher Columbus.
Nov 11WednesdayVeterans DayHonors military veterans.
Nov 26ThursdayThanksgiving DayDay of giving thanks.
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayCelebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Common Questions

How many federal holidays are there in 2026?

There are 12 federal holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Are US federal holidays paid days off?

Federal holidays are paid days off for federal government employees. Private sector employers are not required by law to provide paid time off for federal holidays, though many do as part of their benefits package.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.