U.S. federal holiday calendar
Today is Monday, June 1, 2026. This page lists the major U.S. federal holidays in 2026 and their observed dates.
Quick answer
There are 11 federal holidays listed for 2026.
Federal offices are generally closed on observed U.S. federal holidays. Banks, USPS, stock markets, schools, and stores may follow separate schedules.
2026 calendar
When a holiday falls on a weekend, the observed date may differ from the calendar date. Local and private-sector schedules can vary.
new-years-day
Calendar date
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Observed date
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Observed on the same date.
martin-luther-king-jr-day
Calendar date
Monday, January 19, 2026
Observed date
Monday, January 19, 2026
Observed on the same date.
presidents-day
Calendar date
Monday, February 16, 2026
Observed date
Monday, February 16, 2026
Observed on the same date.
memorial-day
Calendar date
Monday, May 25, 2026
Observed date
Monday, May 25, 2026
Observed on the same date.
juneteenth
Calendar date
Friday, June 19, 2026
Observed date
Friday, June 19, 2026
Observed on the same date.
independence-day
Calendar date
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Observed date
Friday, July 3, 2026
Observed on a different date because the holiday falls on a weekend.
labor-day
Calendar date
Monday, September 7, 2026
Observed date
Monday, September 7, 2026
Observed on the same date.
columbus-day
Calendar date
Monday, October 12, 2026
Observed date
Monday, October 12, 2026
Observed on the same date.
veterans-day
Calendar date
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Observed date
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Observed on the same date.
thanksgiving
Calendar date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Observed date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Observed on the same date.
christmas
Calendar date
Friday, December 25, 2026
Observed date
Friday, December 25, 2026
Observed on the same date.
Federal offices are generally closed on observed U.S. federal holidays.
Most banks are closed or mostly closed on major Federal Reserve holidays, but local branch policies may vary.
USPS does not provide regular mail delivery on official USPS holidays.
The U.S. stock market follows its own holiday calendar, which is not always identical to the federal holiday calendar.