Federal holidays 2032
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2032. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2032, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2032 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2032 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 16, 2032 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2032 |
| Juneteenth | Saturday, June 19, 2032Day off: Friday, June 18, 2032 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 4, 2032Day off: Monday, July 5, 2032 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2032 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 11, 2032 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2032 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2032 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2032Day off: Friday, December 24, 2032 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Bridge days 2032: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United States in 2032 to turn a few days of leave around the holidays into a long break. With 10 days of leave, well spread, you get 40 days off in 10 breaks.
| Holiday | Leave | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, January 2 | 4 daysThursday, January 1 – Sunday, January 4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, January 16 | 4 daysFriday, January 16 – Monday, January 19 |
| Washington's Birthday | 1 day of leaveFriday, February 13 | 4 daysFriday, February 13 – Monday, February 16 |
| Memorial Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, May 28 | 4 daysFriday, May 28 – Monday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth | 1 day of leaveThursday, June 17 | 4 daysThursday, June 17 – Sunday, June 20 |
Based on a Monday-to-Friday working week. Whether you have a holiday off depends on your employer.
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 6, 2032 |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14, 2032 |
| Start of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, March 14, 2032 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2032 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2032 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 28, 2032 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29, 2032 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 6, 2032 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2032 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 16, 2032 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 17, 2032 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 20, 2032 |
| World Animal Day | Monday, October 4, 2032 |
| Halloween | Sunday, October 31, 2032 |
| End of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, November 7, 2032 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 26, 2032 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, December 24, 2032 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, December 26, 2032 |
| New Year's Eve | Friday, December 31, 2032 |
Federal holidays 2032 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide federal holidays in 2032. 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 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 6 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 7 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 5 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 2 | 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 2032: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2032, 8 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2032, 5 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, Veterans 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 2032, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas 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 2032?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2032.
What is the first public holiday of 2032?
The first public holiday of 2032 is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2032?
In 2032, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. Federal employees then get the Friday before or the Monday after off.