United States Public Holidays 2026
United States has 12 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 19 Jan | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 16 Feb | Washington's Birthday |
| Mon 25 May | Memorial Day |
| Fri 19 Jun | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Fri 3 Jul | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sat 4 Jul | Independence Day |
| Mon 7 Sep | Labor Day |
| Mon 12 Oct | Columbus Day |
| Wed 11 Nov | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2026 holiday calendar — United States
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in United States in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 17 – Mon 19 Jan | No leave needed | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 14 – Mon 16 Feb | No leave needed | Washington's Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 May | No leave needed | Memorial Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun | No leave needed | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 3 – Sun 5 Jul | No leave needed | Independence Day (observed), Independence Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Sep | No leave needed | Labor Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 10 – Mon 12 Oct | No leave needed | Columbus Day | Seoul |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 7 – Wed 11 Nov | Mon 9 – Tue 10 Nov | Veterans Day | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 26 – Sun 29 Nov | Fri 27 Nov | Thanksgiving Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
United States holidays in 2026 at a glance
United States has 12 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Fri 25 Dec. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with United States public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
- 12 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: OPM – US federal holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules