Working Hours 2026
Complete guide to working hours, public holidays, and annual leave in United States for 2026
Standard Work Week
- 8 hours per day
- 5 days per week
- 40 hours per week
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not cap total weekly hours for employees aged 16 and over, but requires overtime pay of at least 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week. Note: May 1 (International Workers' Day) is not a US federal holiday. The US labor holiday is Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September.
Annual Leave Entitlement
0 days
No federal requirement. Average is 10-15 days. Many employers offer 10 days for new employees, increasing with tenure.
Monthly Averages
- 20.8 working days/month
- 166.7 working hours/month
Monthly Working Hours Goals 2026
Expected working hours per month based on 8-hour workday, excluding weekends and public holidays.
| Month | Working Days | Monthly Goal |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 20 | 160.00 |
| February 2026 | 19 | 152.00 |
| March 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| April 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| May 2026 | 20 | 160.00 |
| June 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| July 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| August 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| September 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| October 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| November 2026 | 19 | 152.00 |
| December 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| Total | 250 | 2000.00 |
Public Holidays in United States 2026
United States has 12 public holidays in 2026, with 11 falling on weekdays. See full public holidays list
Understanding Holiday Types
Different countries use different terminology for non-working days. Here is what each term means for workforce planning.
Public Holidays
Official days off recognized by a country's government. Most employees are entitled to paid leave, and businesses may close or operate with reduced staff.
Federal Holidays
Holidays established by a national government, primarily affecting government offices and federally-regulated employers. Private companies may choose whether to observe them.
Bank Holidays
Days when banks and financial institutions are closed. In the UK, this term is synonymous with public holidays. Important for payroll processing and payment schedules.
Observances
Notable dates that are not official days off. Examples include Earth Day or Mother's Day. These do not affect work schedules unless an employer chooses to recognize them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day | |
| Mon, May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Friday | Independence Day (observed) | |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Saturday | Independence Day | Weekend |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Monday | Labor Day | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
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