Holiday List 2026
Written by Liza Lile's Flowers
Federal holidays
The U.S. Federal Government recognizes eleven holidays. While some federal holidays land on different days each year (more on that in a bit), there are a handful that fall on the same day each year:
New Year’s Day – January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – the third Monday in January
President’s Day – the third Monday in February
Memorial Day – the last Monday in May
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – the first Monday in September
Native American or Indigenous Peoples’ Day – the second Monday in October
Veterans Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day – December 25
2026 Federal Holidays
In 2026, the federal holidays in the United States fall on the following dates:
New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2026
Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday): Monday, February 16, 2026
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day (Observed): Friday, July 3, 2026 (Because July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday)
Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
Native American / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day): Monday, October 12, 2026
Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026
