Federal holidays 2034
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2034. The first is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Monday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2034, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sunday, January 1, 2034Day off: Monday, January 2, 2034 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 16, 2034 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 20, 2034 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2034 |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19, 2034 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2034 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2034 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 9, 2034 |
| Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2034Day off: Friday, November 10, 2034 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2034 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2034 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Bridge days 2034: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United States in 2034 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 leaveTuesday, January 3 | 4 daysSaturday, December 31 – Tuesday, January 3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, January 13 | 4 daysFriday, January 13 – Monday, January 16 |
| Washington's Birthday | 1 day of leaveFriday, February 17 | 4 daysFriday, February 17 – Monday, February 20 |
| Memorial Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, May 26 | 4 daysFriday, May 26 – Monday, May 29 |
| Juneteenth | 1 day of leaveFriday, June 16 | 4 daysFriday, June 16 – Monday, June 19 |
Based on a Monday-to-Friday working week. Whether you have a holiday off depends on your employer.
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Friday, January 6, 2034 |
| Valentine's Day | Tuesday, February 14, 2034 |
| Start of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, March 12, 2034 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Friday, March 17, 2034 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7, 2034 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 9, 2034 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 10, 2034 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 14, 2034 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 18, 2034 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 28, 2034 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 29, 2034 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 18, 2034 |
| World Animal Day | Wednesday, October 4, 2034 |
| Halloween | Tuesday, October 31, 2034 |
| End of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, November 5, 2034 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 24, 2034 |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday, December 24, 2034 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, December 26, 2034 |
| New Year's Eve | Sunday, December 31, 2034 |
Federal holidays 2034 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide federal holidays in 2034. 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 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 11 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 9 | 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 2034: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2034, 9 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2034, 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 2034, 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 2034?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2034.
What is the first public holiday of 2034?
The first public holiday of 2034 is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2034?
In 2034, 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.