Quick Answer

Is Today a Federal Holiday?

Today is Thursday, July 16, 2026.

No federal holiday

No, today is not an observed U.S. federal holiday.

Federal holidays are official holidays for federal employees in the United States. When a federal holiday is observed, federal offices are generally closed. Banks, USPS, schools, stores, and stock markets may follow separate schedules.

Reviewed by:: DayTodayUSA Editorial Team
Source:: DayTodayUSA federal holiday schedule data

Status based on DayTodayUSA schedule data. Local offices, schools, carriers, stores, and providers may follow different schedules.

What this means today

General service status

This is general U.S. guidance. Local schedules can vary by branch, school district, location, carrier, or store.

Federal offices

Usually open

Federal offices are generally open on normal weekdays.

Banks

Usually open

Most banks are usually open on normal weekdays. Local hours may vary.

USPS mail

Usually regular delivery

USPS usually provides regular mail delivery Monday through Saturday.

Post offices

Usually open

Post offices are generally open on normal weekdays. Local hours may vary.

What federal holidays affect

Federal offices close, but other schedules vary

Federal holidays generally close federal offices. Banks, USPS, stock markets, schools, courts, stores, and local offices may use different calendars, so it is worth checking each service separately.

Sources / Notes

Verify important schedules

Status is based on this site’s federal holiday schedule data. Always check official agencies, local offices, banks, carriers, or service providers before relying on hours for urgent plans.

FAQ

Are federal offices closed on federal holidays?

Yes. Federal offices are generally closed on observed U.S. federal holidays.

Are banks closed on federal holidays?

Most banks are closed on major federal and Federal Reserve holidays, but branch policies can vary.

Is USPS closed on federal holidays?

USPS closes on official USPS holidays. Many USPS holidays match federal holidays, but the schedules should be checked separately.

Related daily checks

Federal holidays can affect offices, banks, mail, markets, and local services differently.

Are banks open today?

Check bank branch and processing guidance.

Is the stock market open today?

Check NYSE and Nasdaq schedule guidance.

What holiday is today?

Compare federal, USPS, bank, and market calendars.

Federal holidays 2026

Review the full 2026 federal holiday calendar.

Are banks open on July 4, 2026?

Check Independence Day bank branch and processing guidance.

Is USPS delivering on July 4, 2026?

Check Independence Day USPS delivery guidance.

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