Public holidays 2026
The United States has 11 public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2026, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4, 2026Day off: Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
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 | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| World Animal Day | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
Public holidays 2026 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 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 | – | 10 | 2 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 8 | 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 2026: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2026, 10 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2026, 7 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Federal holidays on a weekend
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. For federal employees, a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before and a Sunday holiday on the Monday after.
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 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Federal employees then get the Friday before or the Monday after off.