US federal holidays 2026
There are 11 U.S. federal holidays in 2026. The next one is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday it is observed on the Monday after.
| Holiday | Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Same day |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Same day |
| Washington’s Birthday | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Same day |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Same day |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Same day |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Same day |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Same day |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Same day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Same day |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Same day |
Questions
Are banks and the post office closed on federal holidays?
Mostly, but they keep their own schedules. For example, Federal Reserve Banks are open on the Friday before a Saturday holiday. Check the Federal Reserve and the Postal Service for their published calendars.
Which holidays move around each year?
Six are set to a weekday of the month: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Thanksgiving. The other five fall on a fixed date.
What about Inauguration Day?
It is a legal public holiday every four years on January 20 for federal employees in the Washington, D.C. area only, so it is not listed here.
Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Federal Holidays, and 5 U.S.C. 6103. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. Use these dates with the business days calculator.