US Federal Holidays 2026 Calendar
Use this 2026 US federal holidays list and full-year calendar to check official federal holiday dates, observed dates, and month-by-month holiday notes. State and city source links are included below for local schedules that do not follow only the federal calendar.
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US 2026 Calendar Images
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Printable US 2026 PDF calendars
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2026 US Federal Holidays List in Order
The list is ordered by 2026 date and shows the official dates, observed dates, and weekday notes for U.S. federal holidays. Use it with the full-year calendar above when you need a quick federal holiday schedule before checking state or city calendars.
| Holiday | Official date | Observed date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Same date | Thursday | Federal holiday. |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | Same date | Monday | Federal holiday. |
| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | Same date | Monday | Often called Presidents' Day. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Same date | Monday | Federal holiday. |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2026 | Same date | Friday | Federal holiday. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | July 3, 2026 | Friday | Observed on the preceding Friday because the official date falls on a Saturday. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Same date | Monday | Federal holiday. |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | Same date | Monday | Federal holiday. |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Same date | Wednesday | Federal holiday. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Same date | Thursday | Federal holiday. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Same date | Friday | Federal holiday. |
2026 US Holidays by Month
These month-by-month holiday notes summarize the federal holidays that appear in the 2026 calendar. Months not listed here do not have a regular U.S. federal holiday in 2026, although state, city, school, court, or employer schedules may still add local dates.
- JanuaryJanuary starts the 2026 federal holiday schedule with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, and Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19.
- FebruaryFebruary includes Washington's Birthday, commonly called Presidents Day, on Monday, February 16.
- MayMay includes Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, the federal holiday many people use for late-spring travel, school schedules, and workplace planning.
- JuneJune includes Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday, June 19.
- JulyJuly includes Independence Day. The official date is Saturday, July 4, and the federal observed date is Friday, July 3.
- SeptemberSeptember includes Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
- OctoberOctober includes Columbus Day on Monday, October 12.
- NovemberNovember includes Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26.
- DecemberDecember includes Christmas Day on Friday, December 25.
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Upcoming U.S. Federal Holidays in 2026
Use this US public holidays 2026 section to see the next U.S. federal holidays remaining in 2026, with observed dates shown when they differ from the official holiday date.
New Year's Day
Federal holiday date.
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Federal holiday date.
Washington's Birthday
Federal holiday date.
Memorial Day
Federal holiday date.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Federal holiday date.
Independence Day
Official date: July 4, 2026
Labor Day
Federal holiday date.
Columbus Day
Federal holiday date.
Veterans Day
Federal holiday date.
Thanksgiving Day
Federal holiday date.
Christmas Day
Federal holiday date.
There are no remaining U.S. federal holidays in 2026.
Observed Dates for U.S. Federal Holidays in 2026
Observed dates matter when the official holiday falls on a weekend. Independence Day is official on July 4 and federally observed on Friday, July 3 because July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday. Many federal offices and institutions follow the observed weekday for closures, while the official holiday date remains July 4.
Private employers may set their own holiday schedules, so workplace closures can vary.
Federal vs State and City Holidays
The calendar above marks U.S. federal holidays for 2026. These dates apply to federal government schedules and are commonly used by banks, post offices, and many public institutions.
Public holidays in United States 2026 can differ by federal, state, city, court, school, or employer schedule. States and cities may recognize additional holidays or local closure days, so local dates should be checked through official state or city sources.
If you are checking New York public holidays 2026 or another state or city schedule, treat the federal list as the national baseline and confirm the local calendar through the official source links below.
State and City Holiday Sources
For US public holidays 2026, federal holidays do not cover every state, city, court, school, or local office schedule. For local closures, check the official holiday source for the state or city you need.
City holiday sources
State holiday sources
Official 2026 Federal Holiday Schedule Sources
The 2026 U.S. federal holiday calendar on this page is based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management holiday schedule for federal employees.
State and city holiday links point to official government source pages where local schedules may differ from the federal calendar.
This United States federal holidays 2026 page separates the official federal schedule, observed dates, and local source links so users can verify the schedule that applies to their office, school, court, bank, or employer.
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal Holidays
- Official state holiday source pages
- Official city holiday source pages
United States Federal Holidays 2026 FAQ
What are the U.S. federal holidays in 2026?
The U.S. federal holidays in 2026 are New Year's Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If you are using this US public holidays calendar 2026, start with the full-year calendar, then check the table for each official and observed date.
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 U.S. federal holidays in 2026. Inauguration Day is a federal holiday only in certain years and locations tied to a presidential inauguration, so it is not part of the regular 2026 federal holiday schedule shown on this page.
Which 2026 federal holidays are observed on a different date?
Independence Day is the 2026 federal holiday with a different observed date. The official date is Saturday, July 4, and the federal observed date is Friday, July 3.
Are state holidays included in this calendar?
The main calendar and table show U.S. federal holidays. State and city holidays are not merged into the federal holiday list because local calendars can differ. Use the state and city source directory above when you need a local office, court, school, or service schedule.
Do private employers have to close on U.S. federal holidays?
No. U.S. federal holidays apply to federal government schedules, and many banks, post offices, and public institutions use them for closures. Private employers can set their own holiday policies, so workplace schedules may differ.