Federal holidays 2036
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2036. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2036, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tuesday, January 1, 2036 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 21, 2036 |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday, February 18, 2036 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2036 |
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2036 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2036 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2036 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 13, 2036 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2036 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2036 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2036 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Bridge days 2036: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United States in 2036 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, January 18 | 4 daysFriday, January 18 – Monday, January 21 |
| Washington's Birthday | 1 day of leaveFriday, February 15 | 4 daysFriday, February 15 – Monday, February 18 |
| Memorial Day | 1 day of leaveFriday, May 23 | 4 daysFriday, May 23 – Monday, May 26 |
| Juneteenth | 1 day of leaveFriday, June 20 | 4 daysThursday, June 19 – Sunday, June 22 |
| Independence Day | 1 day of leaveThursday, July 3 | 4 daysThursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6 |
Based on a Monday-to-Friday working week. Whether you have a holiday off depends on your employer.
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Sunday, January 6, 2036 |
| Valentine's Day | Thursday, February 14, 2036 |
| Start of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, March 9, 2036 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 17, 2036 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 11, 2036 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 13, 2036 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 14, 2036 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 11, 2036 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 22, 2036 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, June 1, 2036 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, June 2, 2036 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 15, 2036 |
| World Animal Day | Saturday, October 4, 2036 |
| Halloween | Friday, October 31, 2036 |
| End of Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, November 2, 2036 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 28, 2036 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24, 2036 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26, 2036 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31, 2036 |
Federal holidays 2036 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide federal holidays in 2036. 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 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 6 | 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 2036: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2036, 11 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2036, 6 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, Juneteenth, Veterans Day, 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 2036, none of the federal holidays with a fixed date falls on a weekend.
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 2036?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2036.
What is the first public holiday of 2036?
The first public holiday of 2036 is New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2036?
In 2036, none of the federal holidays with a fixed date falls on a weekend.