Federal holidays 2026
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. Independence Day falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Fri, July 3.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mon, January 19 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Mon, February 16 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sat, July 4 | Independence Day→ Fri, July 3 |
| Mon, September 7 | Labor Day |
| Mon, October 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wed, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thu, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri, December 25 | Christmas Day |
Federal holidays per 5 U.S.C. 6103. Private employers aren’t required to give these days off.
Bridge days 2026
Take one day off and get four days in a row:
- New Year’s Day (Thu, January 1): Fri, January 2 → 4 days
- Veterans Day (Wed, November 11): Thu, November 12 + Fri, November 13 → 5 days
- Thanksgiving Day (Thu, November 26): Fri, November 27 → 4 days
Stretch your PTO in 2026
The longest break around each federal holiday if you take no more than four days off. Weekends and observed holidays are already counted.
| Holiday | Take off | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Fri, January 21 day of PTO | 4 daysThu, January 1 – Sun, January 4 |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Tue, January 20 – Fri, January 234 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, January 17 – Sun, January 25 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | Tue, February 17 – Fri, February 204 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, February 14 – Sun, February 22 |
| Memorial Day | Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 294 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, May 23 – Sun, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, June 15 – Thu, June 184 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, June 13 – Sun, June 21 |
| Independence Day | Mon, June 29 – Thu, July 24 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, June 27 – Sun, July 5 |
| Labor Day | Tue, September 8 – Fri, September 114 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, September 5 – Sun, September 13 |
| Columbus Day | Tue, October 13 – Fri, October 164 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, October 10 – Sun, October 18 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, November 9, Tue, November 10, Thu, November 12, Fri, November 134 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, November 7 – Sun, November 15 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon, November 23, Tue, November 24, Wed, November 25, Fri, November 274 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, November 21 – Sun, November 29 |
| Christmas Day + New Year’s Day | Mon, December 28 – Thu, December 314 days of PTO | 10 daysFri, December 25 – Sun, January 3, 2027 |
Three-day weekends
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mon, January 19) · Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) (Mon, February 16) · Memorial Day (Mon, May 25) · Juneteenth National Independence Day (Fri, June 19) · Independence Day (Fri, July 3) · Labor Day (Mon, September 7) · Columbus Day (Mon, October 12) · Christmas Day (Fri, December 25)
Business days in 2026
2026 has 250 business days (Monday to Friday, excluding observed federal holidays). Many private employers give fewer paid holidays – check your company calendar.
Subscribe to US federal holidays
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How the subscription works
- iPhone: tap “Apple Calendar” and confirm “Subscribe”. Or add it manually under Settings → Calendar → Accounts → Subscribed calendar:
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
11: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
For federal employees, a holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and a holiday on a Sunday on the Monday after.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes, since 2021. In 2026, June 19 is a Friday.
How many business days are in 2026?
250 business days, counting Monday to Friday without observed federal holidays.