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Public holidays in United States, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: +1
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend1weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | Washington's Birthday |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Fri | Independence Day (observed) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | Labor Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Mon | Columbus Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | Veterans Day |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 19, 2026 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 16, 2026 | 3 days | Washington's Birthday |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed)・Independence Day |
| Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.