How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
United States has 11 federal holidays and 1 observed holidays in 2026, a total of 12 days off, per U.S. Office of Personnel Management — 2026 Federal Holidays.
United States has 11 federal holidays in 2026, plus 1 observed holidays — 12 days off in total, per U.S. Office of Personnel Management — 2026 Federal Holidays. The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 17–19 January 2026.
11 Federal Holidays1 Observed Holidays
Federal HolidayObserved HolidayToday
January
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- 1New Year's Day
- 19Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
February
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- 16Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)
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No holidays this month.
April
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No holidays this month.
May
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- 25Memorial Day
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- 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
July
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- 3Independence Day (observed)
- 4Independence Day
August
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No holidays this month.
September
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- 7Labor Day
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- 12Columbus Day
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- 11Veterans Day
- 26Thanksgiving Day
December
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- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in United States, 2026
United States has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 17–19 January 2026, covering Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
17–19 January 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat17Saturday
- Sun18SundayHoliday
- Mon19Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Holiday
14–16 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)Holiday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24SundayHoliday
- Mon25Memorial DayHoliday
19–21 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri19Juneteenth National Independence DayHoliday
- Sat20Saturday
- Sun21SundayHoliday
3–5 July 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri3Independence Day (observed)Observed
- Sat4Independence DayHoliday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
5–7 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat5Saturday
- Sun6SundayHoliday
- Mon7Labor DayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12Columbus DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
United States Federal Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, United States has 11 federal holidays and 1 observed holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 19 January 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Holiday |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Holiday |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Holiday |
| 3 July 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (observed) | Observed |
| 4 July 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | Holiday |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day | Holiday |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Holiday |
| 26 November 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — 2026 Federal Holidays (Federal holidays established by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Holidays falling on Saturday are observed the preceding Friday; on Sunday, the following Monday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. U.S. federal holidays as established by 5 U.S.C. 6103; individual states may observe additional holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in United States in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in United States in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 17-19 January 2026, covering Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr..
What is the official source for the 2026 United States holiday calendar?
The official source is U.S. Office of Personnel Management — 2026 Federal Holidays (Federal holidays established by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Holidays falling on Saturday are observed the preceding Friday; on Sunday, the following Monday).
Do all U.S. employers observe federal holidays?
Federal holidays legally apply to federal employees and the District of Columbia. Most banks, schools, and many private employers follow them, but private-sector observance is voluntary, and individual states may observe additional holidays of their own.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday; when it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. In 2026, Independence Day (Saturday, 4 July) is observed on Friday, 3 July.