US Federal Holidays 2021
5 holidays in 2021
January 2021
View January →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | New Year's Day |
June 2021
View June →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
July 2021
View July →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 04 | Independence Day |
November 2021
View November →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 11 | Veterans Day |
December 2021
View December →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays does United States have in 2021?
In 2021, United States has 5 federal holidays (These are the 11 federal holidays per the US Office of Personnel Management. Individual states observe additional holidays (e.g. Patriots' Day in Massachusetts)).
When is Thanksgiving 2021 in the US?
Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.
What is the difference between a federal holiday and a state holiday in the US?
Federal holidays are official days off for federal government employees and are observed nationwide. Individual states can declare additional holidays (e.g. Patriots' Day in Massachusetts, César Chávez Day in California). This page lists the 11 federal holidays per the US Office of Personnel Management.
Which is the newest US federal holiday?
Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) became a federal holiday in 2021, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.