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Holidays 2026

View U.S. federal holidays, major observances, upcoming holiday dates and live countdowns for 2026.

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Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026Federal Holiday

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U.S. Federal Holidays 2026

These are the eleven federal holidays in the 2026 calendar year. The listed holiday date stays in 2026 even after it has passed.

HolidayDateDayType
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayFederal Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026MondayFederal Holiday
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)February 16, 2026MondayFederal Holiday
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026MondayFederal Holiday
Juneteenth National Independence DayJune 19, 2026FridayFederal Holiday
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026 Observed: July 3, 2026Saturday Observed FridayFederal Holiday
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026MondayFederal Holiday
Columbus DayOctober 12, 2026MondayFederal Holiday
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026WednesdayFederal Holiday
Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2026ThursdayFederal Holiday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026FridayFederal Holiday

Calendar date vs. observed date: Independence Day falls on Saturday in 2026, so federal offices observe it on Friday, July 3. The holiday itself remains July 4.

What comes next

Upcoming U.S. Holidays

Future dates are ordered from the next holiday onward. Days away are shown from August 17, 2026. For the presidential transition date, see the Inauguration Day countdown.

Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Federal Holiday21 days away Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026Federal Holiday56 days away Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Federal Holiday86 days away Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Federal Holiday101 days away Black FridayFriday, November 27, 2026Shopping Observance102 days away Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Federal Holiday130 days away
Live planning tools

Countdown cards use each holiday's next occurrence, which may be in 2027 after its 2026 date has passed.

FederalChristmasNext occurrence: December 25, 2026130 days remaining→ FederalThanksgivingNext occurrence: November 26, 2026101 days remaining→ FederalIndependence DayNext occurrence: July 4, 2027321 days remaining→ FederalMemorial DayNext occurrence: May 31, 2027287 days remaining→ FederalLabor DayNext occurrence: September 7, 202621 days remaining→ ShoppingBlack FridayNext occurrence: November 27, 2026102 days remaining→ FederalNew Year's DayNext occurrence: January 1, 2027137 days remaining→
Know the difference

Federal Holidays vs. Observances

Federal holidays are dates recognized by the U.S. federal government. Federal offices generally close, but private employers are not automatically required to give every employee the day off.

Observances mark cultural, civic, religious or commercial occasions without federal holiday status. Black Friday, for example, is a shopping observance rather than a federal holiday.

State and local calendars can differ. States, schools, courts and local employers may recognize additional holidays or use different closure policies.

Plan through the year

Browse U.S. Holidays by Month

Open a monthly calendar to compare U.S. holidays with other dates and observances.

November holidays lead into Thanksgiving; December holidays include Christmas and lead to New Year's Day.

?Frequently Asked Questions

What is the next U.S. federal holiday?

As of August 17, 2026, the next U.S. federal holiday is Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

How many federal holidays are there in the United States?

There are 11 annual federal holidays. The 2026 dates are listed in the table above.

Are federal holidays the same in every U.S. state?

Federal holidays apply to the federal government. State offices, schools, courts and private employers may follow different calendars or closure policies.

What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?

Federal employees generally observe a Saturday holiday on the preceding Friday and a Sunday holiday on the following Monday. In 2026, Independence Day is July 4 and is federally observed on Friday, July 3.

Is Black Friday a federal holiday?

No. Black Friday is a major shopping observance, not a U.S. federal holiday.