Public holidays 2025
The United States has 11 public holidays in 2025. The first is New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2025, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Monday, January 6, 2025 |
| Valentine's Day | Friday, February 14, 2025 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 17, 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 11, 2025 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 29, 2025 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, June 8, 2025 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| World Animal Day | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| Halloween | Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26, 2025 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
Public holidays 2025 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide public holidays in 2025. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 11 | 2 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 4 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | – |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United States: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United States too.
Holidays in 2025: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2025, 11 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2025, 6 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as Juneteenth, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Federal holidays on a weekend
In 2025, none of the federal holidays with a fixed date falls on a weekend.
States and private employers don't always follow the federal observed dates, so check your own employer's holiday schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2025?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025?
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2025?
In 2025, none of the federal holidays with a fixed date falls on a weekend.