Full list of 2026 US federal holidays

The U.S. federal holiday calendar includes 11 significant days that Americans observe and celebrate LifestyleFull list of 2026 US federal holidaysThe U.S. federal holiday calendar includes 11 significant days that Americans observe and celebrate Amber Raiken in New York Sunday 15 February 2026 14:43 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverCloseInside Melania Trump's extravagant Christmas celebrations at White HouseStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and moreStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Email*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeA month into the new year, many Americans will again enjoy a long weekend in honor of George Washington’s birthday, also known as Presidents’ Day.This year, Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, February 16. The annual holiday takes place on the third Monday of February to coincide with the birthday of America’s first president. While the holiday rarely falls on Washington’s actual birthday, February 22, it has since evolved to also celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and honor all U.S. presidents. However, a federal holiday doesn’t guarantee that all workers around the U.S. will get the day off. It is up to individual employers to decide whether they offer time off or additional pay for work on federal holidays.Find the full list of 2026 federal holidays below:The full list of 2026 federal holidays has been revealed (Getty/iStock)New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 19Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16Memorial Day: Monday, May 25Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19Independence Day: Saturday, July 4Labor Day: Monday, September 7Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also observed as Columbus Day): Monday, October 12Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26Christmas Day: Friday, December 25Other important days to note:Valentine’s Day: Saturday, February 14St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, March 17April Fools’ Day: Wednesday, April 1First Day of Passover: Wednesday, April 1Good Friday: Friday, April 3Easter: Sunday, April 5Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 10Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21Halloween: Saturday, October 31 First Day of Hannukkah: Friday, December 4Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24New Year’s Eve: Thursday, December 31More aboutfederal holidaysMartin Luther King DayDonald TrumpRonald ReaganInauguration DayApril Fools' DayValentine's DayIndependence DayColumbus DayLabor DayVeterans DayMemorial DayEasterJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next