US federal holidays 2026 and 2027
The eleven holidays set by federal law, with dates worked out from the statute's rules. Last checked 2026-10-22.
What this list is: the federal holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103. What it is not: a state list, a bank or school calendar. Private employers and states choose their own days. See also the United States country page.
US federal holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2027 | Saturday | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed on Friday, June 18, 2027 by federal offices. |
| July 4, 2027 | Sunday | Independence Day Observed on Monday, July 5, 2027 by federal offices. |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Veterans Day |
| November 25, 2027 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Observed on Friday, December 24, 2027 by federal offices. |
US federal holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day Observed on Friday, July 3, 2026 by federal offices. |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays does the United States have?
There are 11 federal holidays set by law (5 U.S.C. 6103): New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
For federal employees, a holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and a holiday on a Sunday is observed on the Monday after. The table shows the observed date.
Are private employers and banks required to close?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal government offices. Private employers, schools, banks and state governments decide their own holidays, and the Federal Reserve follows its own schedule.
When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November: Thursday, November 25, 2027.