The Holiday Ledger

United StatesPublic Holidays 2026

Source: OPM - 2026 Federal Holidays

The United States observes 11 federal holidays in 2026, of which 10 fall on weekdays.(3)

11
Federal holidays(1)
10
Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

United States - Public Holidays 2026

Source: OPM - 2026 Federal Holidays
#HolidayDateDay
1New Year's DayJan 01Thu
2Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Jan 19Mon
3Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)Feb 16Mon
4Memorial DayMay 25Mon
5Juneteenth National Independence DayJun 19Fri
6Independence Day(2)Jul 04Sat
7Labor DaySep 07Mon
8Columbus DayOct 12Mon
9Veterans DayNov 11Wed
10Thanksgiving DayNov 26Thu
11Christmas DayDec 25Fri

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
Public holidayWeekend

Notes & Sources

  1. US Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103: opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays.
  2. Independence Day (04 Jul 2026) falls on a Saturday. For federal pay and leave purposes the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday, 03 Jul, which is shaded in the calendar below.
  3. Coverage here is federal. States designate their own holiday calendars, and private employers are not required to observe federal holidays, though most banks and markets close on these dates.
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