United States Public Holidays 2028
United States has 12 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 17 Jan | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 21 Feb | Washington's Birthday |
| Mon 29 May | Memorial Day |
| Mon 19 Jun | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Tue 4 Jul | Independence Day |
| Mon 4 Sep | Labor Day |
| Mon 9 Oct | Columbus Day |
| Fri 10 Nov | Veterans Day (observed) |
| Sat 11 Nov | Veterans Day |
| Thu 23 Nov | Thanksgiving Day |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
2028 holiday calendar — United States
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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April
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in United States in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Mon 3 Jul off around Independence Day for 4 days off in a row (Sat 1 – Tue 4 Jul).
✈️ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 15 – Mon 17 Jan | No leave needed | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |  Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 19 – Mon 21 Feb | No leave needed | Washington's Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 27 – Mon 29 May | No leave needed | Memorial Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 17 – Mon 19 Jun | No leave needed | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 1 – Tue 4 Jul | Mon 3 Jul | Independence Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 2 – Mon 4 Sep | No leave needed | Labor Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 7 – Mon 9 Oct | No leave needed | Columbus Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 10 – Sun 12 Nov | No leave needed | Veterans Day (observed), Veterans Day | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 23 – Sun 26 Nov | Fri 24 Nov | Thanksgiving Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 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 2028 at a glance
United States has 12 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Mon 25 Dec. 2 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 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does United States have in 2028?
- 12 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: OPM – US federal holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules