United States public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (United States): Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 8
United States public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Washington's Birthday |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 17 – January 193 days off
- February 14 – February 163 days off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- June 19 – June 213 days off
- July 3 – July 53 days off
- September 5 – September 73 days off
- October 10 – October 123 days off
- November 26 – November 294 days off · if you take Friday November 27 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| March 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick's Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Tax Day |
| April 22 | Wednesday | Administrative Professionals Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 21 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| October 31 | Saturday | Halloween |
| November 27 | Friday | Day after Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
United States has 12 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in United States?
Next public holiday (United States): Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, United States has 8 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.