2026 Federal Holidays Calendar provides a listing of the date, day and month of holidays and special occasions. This Federal Holiday Calendar will help you plan your vacations for 2026.
Please make sure you check any dates with your own states federal holidays before making any arrangements. All Federal & National Holidays are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change depending on what state you live in.
The Meaning of Federal Holidays & Special Occasions in the United States
New Years Day
January 1 | New Years Day federal holiday is on the 1st January each year, however many Americans begin celebrating on December 31, New Years Eve.
Birthday of Martin Luther King,Jr.
Third Monday in January | On January 20, 1986, in cities and towns across America people celebrated the first official Martin Luther King Day, the only US federal holiday commemorating an African-American.
St. Valentine’s Day
February 14 | St. Valentine’s Day is not a federal holiday but is a day of love where candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged.
Presidents Day
Third Monday in February | Also known as Washington’s Birthday.
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 17 | Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrates Irish culture.
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May | On the second Sunday in May, American families celebrate Mother’s Day. Children ( and adults ) of all ages treat their mothers to something special on Mother’s Day each year.
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May | Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday and is formerly known as Decoration Day, and commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service for their country.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is usually celebrated on the third Saturday in June and commemorates the end of slavery. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. On June 15, 2021, the Senate unanimously passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,[86] establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Father’s Day
Third Sunday in June | On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given gifts, treated to breakfast in bed, a special dinner or otherwise made to feel special.
Independence Day
July 4 | Independence Day is a federal holiday in the US. Independence Day, or more commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Labor Day
First Monday in September | The holiday originated on September 5, 1882 as the Central Labor Union of New York City sought to create a day off work for the working citizens. Labor Day is a United States federal holiday which is observed on the first Monday in September each year.
Columbus Day
Second Monday in October | Columbus Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October each year.
Halloween
October 31 | Halloween originated as a celebration connected with evil spirits. On October 31st, children dressed in costumes knock on their neighbors’ doors and yell, “Trick or Treat” when the door opens.
Veterans Day
November 11 | Veterans Day is an annual holiday in America honouring the 24.9 million military veterans in the United States. Veterans Day is both a federal and state holiday and is usually observed on November 11 each year.
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November | Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day as it is called by many is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year.
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December 25 | Christmas Day is celebrated in the USA on the 25th December each year. Christmas is a time of getting together with family and friends and the giving and receiving of gifts.
New Years Eve
December 31 | While New Years Eve is not a federal holiday in the USA it is a day to celebrate the end of one year and at the stroke of midnight, the beginning of a new year. To celebrate New Years Eve many Americans conduct parties and invite friends and family to them.
2026 Federal Holidays USA
Upcoming listing of the main Federal Holidays and Special Occasions in the United States. Please make sure you check any dates with your own states federal holidays before making any arrangements.
| January 2026 | ||
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| February 2026 | ||
| Valentine’s Day | Saturday, 14 February 2026 | Special Occasion |
| Presidents Day/Washington’s Birthday | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| March 2026 | ||
| St Patricks Day | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Special Occasion |
| April 2026 | ||
| Easter | Good Friday, April 3, 2026 Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 | |
| May 2026 | ||
| Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Special Occasion |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| June 2026 | ||
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| Father’s Day | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Special Occasion |
| July 2026 | ||
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| September 2026 | ||
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| October 2026 | ||
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Special Occasion |
| November 2026 | ||
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| December 2026 | ||
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Federal Holiday |
| New Years Eve | Thursday December 31, 2026 |
Federal Holidays 2026 Calendar US | Federal Holidays 2026 USA | National Holidays in America | 2026 Federal Holidays and Special Occasion dates
2026
| Date 2026 | Federal Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 01 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 16 * | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Friday, July 03 ** | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 07 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
*This holiday is designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
**If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.) See also our Federal Holidays – “In Lieu Of” Determination Fact Sheet at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/work-schedules/fact-sheets/Federal-Holidays-In-Lieu-Of-Determination.
2027
| Date 2027 | Federal Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 01 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 16 * | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Friday, July 03 ** | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 07 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
*This holiday is designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
**If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.) See also our Federal Holidays – “In Lieu Of” Determination Fact Sheet at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/work-schedules/fact-sheets/Federal-Holidays-In-Lieu-Of-Determination.