Federal holidays 2035
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2035. The first is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Tuesday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2035, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday, January 1, 2035 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 15, 2035 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 19, 2035 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 28, 2035 |
| Juneteenth | Tuesday, June 19, 2035 |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 4, 2035 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 3, 2035 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 8, 2035 |
| Veterans Day | Sunday, November 11, 2035Day off: Monday, November 12, 2035 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 22, 2035 |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday, December 25, 2035 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Bridge days 2035: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United States in 2035 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 2 | 4 daysSaturday, December 30 – Tuesday, January 2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, January 12 | 4 daysFriday, January 12 – Monday, January 15 |
| Washington's Birthday | 1 day of leaveFriday, February 16 | 4 daysFriday, February 16 – Monday, February 19 |
| Memorial Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, May 25 | 4 daysFriday, May 25 – Monday, May 28 |
| Juneteenth | 1 day of leaveMonday, June 18 | 4 daysSaturday, June 16 – Tuesday, 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 | Saturday, January 6, 2035 |
| Valentine's Day | Wednesday, February 14, 2035 |
| Start of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, March 11, 2035 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Saturday, March 17, 2035 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 23, 2035 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 25, 2035 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 26, 2035 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 3, 2035 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 13, 2035 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 13, 2035 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 14, 2035 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 17, 2035 |
| World Animal Day | Thursday, October 4, 2035 |
| Halloween | Wednesday, October 31, 2035 |
| End of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, November 4, 2035 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 23, 2035 |
| Christmas Eve | Monday, December 24, 2035 |
| Boxing Day | Wednesday, December 26, 2035 |
| New Year's Eve | Monday, December 31, 2035 |
Federal holidays 2035 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide federal holidays in 2035. 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 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 8 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 8 | 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 2035: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2035, 10 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2035, 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, 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 2035, Veterans 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 2035?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2035.
What is the first public holiday of 2035?
The first public holiday of 2035 is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2035?
In 2035, Veterans Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Federal employees then get the Friday before or the Monday after off.