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Public Holidays in the United States 2026

The stated calendar for United States lists 11 holidays in 2026, with 11 falling on weekdays.

Every date, and the day it falls on

This is the OPM federal employee holiday calendar, using observed weekdays for a Monday-to-Friday schedule. It is not a private-sector holiday entitlement. The 2027 calendar also includes 31 December, when New Year’s Day 2028 is observed by these federal employees.

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DateDayHoliday
Thu, Jan 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day
Mon, Jan 19MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 16MondayPresidents' Day
Mon, May 25MondayMemorial Day
Fri, Jun 19FridayJuneteenth
Fri, Jul 3FridayIndependence Day (observed)
Mon, Sep 7MondayLabor Day
Mon, Oct 12MondayColumbus Day
Wed, Nov 11WednesdayVeterans Day
Thu, Nov 26ThursdayThanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25FridayChristmas Day

How do these holidays affect a working calendar?

The 2026 dates shown here include 11 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 0 Saturday dates and 0 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.

A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.

What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?

  1. Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
  2. Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
  3. Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
  4. Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.

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What changes when planning holidays for 2027?

Use the 2027 monthly table to plan next year. Movable holidays and observed dates can fall on different weekdays than in 2026.

Compare the monthly hours in 2026 and 2027

For more information about working hours and annual leave in the United States, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.

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