Public holidays 2028
The United States has 11 public holidays in 2028. The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Monday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2028, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday, January 1, 2028Day off: Friday, December 31, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 17, 2028 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 21, 2028 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19, 2028 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 9, 2028 |
| Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2028Day off: Friday, November 10, 2028 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2028 |
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 | Thursday, January 6, 2028 |
| Valentine's Day | Monday, February 14, 2028 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Friday, March 17, 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 16, 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 17, 2028 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 14, 2028 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 25, 2028 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, June 4, 2028 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, June 5, 2028 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 18, 2028 |
| World Animal Day | Wednesday, October 4, 2028 |
| Halloween | Tuesday, October 31, 2028 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 24, 2028 |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday, December 24, 2028 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, December 26, 2028 |
| New Year's Eve | Sunday, December 31, 2028 |
Public holidays 2028 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide public holidays in 2028. 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 | – | 12 | 2 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 3 | 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 2028: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2028, 9 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2028, 7 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as Independence 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 2028, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day and Veterans Day. 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 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028.
What is the first public holiday of 2028?
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
In 2028, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day and Veterans Day. Federal employees then get the Friday before or the Monday after off.