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United States Calendar 2026
Federal holiday Observed date Official date
This US public holidays calendar 2026 marks federal holiday dates, observed dates, and official holiday dates in the full United States calendar for year-round planning.
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US Federal Holidays 2026
For users checking US public holidays 2026, this table lists the United States public holidays 2026 dates that are defined as U.S. federal holidays, including official dates, observed dates, weekdays, and source notes.
| 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. |
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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
For United States public holidays 2026, observed dates matter when the official holiday falls on a weekend. In 2026, Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, so the federal observed date is Friday, July 3. The official holiday date remains July 4, but many federal offices and institutions follow the observed date for closures.
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.
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
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Sources and Update Notes
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 public holidays 2026 page separates federal holiday dates, 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 Public 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 the United States 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.
Why is Independence Day observed on July 3 in 2026?
Independence Day is officially July 4. In 2026, July 4 falls on a Saturday, so the federal observed date is Friday, July 3. The official holiday date remains July 4, but many federal offices follow the observed date for closures.
Are U.S. public holidays the same in every state?
No. For US public holidays 2026, this page uses the federal holiday schedule as the main calendar layer, but states and cities may recognize additional holidays or local closure days. Searches for public holidays in USA 2026 often mix federal, state, and city schedules, so check the official state or city source if 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.