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United States Calendar 2026: Federal Holidays and Long Weekends

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
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  • 1New Year's Day
  • 19Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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  • 16Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)
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  • 25Memorial Day
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  • 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
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  • 3Independence Day (observed)
  • 4Independence Day
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  • 7Labor Day
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  • 12Columbus Day
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  • 11Veterans Day
  • 26Thanksgiving Day
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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
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  • Fri3Independence Day (observed)Observed
  • Sat4Independence DayHoliday
  • Sun5SundayHoliday
5–7 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
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  • Sat5Saturday
  • Sun6SundayHoliday
  • Mon7Labor DayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
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  • Sat10Saturday
  • Sun11SundayHoliday
  • Mon12Columbus DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
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  • 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).

Federal Holidays and observed holidays in United States, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
19 January 2026MondayBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Holiday
16 February 2026MondayWashington's Birthday (Presidents Day)Holiday
25 May 2026MondayMemorial DayHoliday
19 June 2026FridayJuneteenth National Independence DayHoliday
3 July 2026FridayIndependence Day (observed)Observed
4 July 2026SaturdayIndependence DayHoliday
7 September 2026MondayLabor DayHoliday
12 October 2026MondayColumbus DayHoliday
11 November 2026WednesdayVeterans DayHoliday
26 November 2026ThursdayThanksgiving DayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday

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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Seasons in United States

United States is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Spans many climate zones: Alaska is subarctic while Hawaii and south Florida are tropical.

Current season in United States

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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