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.

This page lists every national public holiday in United States for 2026.
12
Public holidays
11
On weekdays
1
On weekends
HolidayDateWeekdayType
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayPublic holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026MondayPublic holiday
Washington's BirthdayFebruary 16, 2026MondayPublic holiday
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026MondayPublic holiday
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026FridayPublic holiday
Independence Day (substitute day)July 3, 2026FridayPublic holiday
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026MondayPublic holiday
Columbus DayOctober 12, 2026MondayPublic holiday
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026WednesdayPublic holiday
Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2026ThursdayPublic holiday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026FridayPublic 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:

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