US Federal Holidays 2026
The 11 federal holidays observed by US federal employees and most banks — actual date, observed date for weekend holidays, and the rule used to compute each.
- Thursday, Jan 1, 2026New Year's Day
- Monday, Jan 19, 2026Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.3rd Monday of January
- Monday, Feb 16, 2026Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)3rd Monday of February
- Monday, May 25, 2026Memorial DayLast Monday of May
- Friday, Jun 19, 2026Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Saturday, Jul 4, 2026Independence DayObserved: Friday, Jul 3, 2026
- Monday, Sep 7, 2026Labor Day1st Monday of September
- Monday, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day2nd Monday of October (also Indigenous Peoples' Day)
- Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
- Thursday, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day4th Thursday of November
- Friday, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Other years
Rules
When a fixed-date holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed the previous Friday. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday (5 U.S.C. § 6103).