United States Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 12 public holidays across United States. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and closes with Christmas Day on December 25, 2026. Around 1 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day (substitute day) | July 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around January (2 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every United States public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
United States has 12 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in United States?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
When is New Year celebrated in United States in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in United States is on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
Are regional holidays included for United States?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of United States are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for United States
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the United States public holiday calendar across years: