US Federal Holidays 2026
11 holidays in 2026
January 2026
View January →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01 | New Year's Day |
| 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
February 2026
View February →| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 16 | Washington's Birthday |
May 2026
View May →| Date | Holiday |
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| 25 | Memorial Day |
June 2026
View June →| Date | Holiday |
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| 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
July 2026
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| 04 | Independence Day |
September 2026
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| 07 | Labor Day |
October 2026
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| 12 | Columbus Day |
November 2026
View November →| Date | Holiday |
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| 11 | Veterans Day |
| 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
December 2026
View December →| Date | Holiday |
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| 25 | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays does United States have in 2026?
In 2026, United States has 11 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 2026 in the US?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 falls on November 26. It 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.