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US Federal Holidays

Look up the 11 US federal holidays for any year. Calendar dates, federal observed dates, weekdays, and a downloadable .ics calendar file.

Year

Pick any year from 1971 (when the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect) through 2099.

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Holidays this year

Federal public holidays recognized in 2026.

Shifted to a weekday

Falls on Saturday or Sunday, so the federal observed date moves to the nearest weekday.

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In 11 days

Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2026.

Display dates

Choose whether to show the federal observed date (used for paid time off) or the statutory calendar date.

Holiday list

11 federal holidays in 2026. Click a row to read what the holiday marks.

New Year's Day
158 days ago
Calendar date
January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
2026-01-01
Federal observed
January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
2026-01-01 - same as calendar date
Marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Recognized as a federal holiday since 1870.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
140 days ago
Calendar date
January 19, 2026 (Monday)
2026-01-19
Federal observed
January 19, 2026 (Monday)
2026-01-19 - same as calendar date
Honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Observed on the third Monday in January. Federal holiday since 1986.
Washington's Birthday
Commonly known as Presidents Day
112 days ago
Calendar date
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
2026-02-16
Federal observed
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
2026-02-16 - same as calendar date
Honors George Washington (born February 22) and, popularly, all US presidents. Observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.
Memorial Day
14 days ago
Calendar date
May 25, 2026 (Monday)
2026-05-25
Federal observed
May 25, 2026 (Monday)
2026-05-25 - same as calendar date
Honors military personnel who died in service to the United States. Observed on the last Monday in May since 1971.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
In 11 days
Calendar date
June 19, 2026 (Friday)
2026-06-19
Federal observed
June 19, 2026 (Friday)
2026-06-19 - same as calendar date
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, recognizing the date in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas. Federal holiday since 2021.
Independence Day
In 25 days
Calendar date
July 4, 2026 (Saturday)
2026-07-04
Federal observed
July 3, 2026 (Friday)
2026-07-03 - shifted to nearest weekday
Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Federal holiday since 1870.
Labor Day
In 91 days
Calendar date
September 7, 2026 (Monday)
2026-09-07
Federal observed
September 7, 2026 (Monday)
2026-09-07 - same as calendar date
Honors the contributions of US workers. Observed on the first Monday in September. Federal holiday since 1894.
Columbus Day
In 126 days
Calendar date
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
2026-10-12
Federal observed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
2026-10-12 - same as calendar date
Marks the anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492. Observed on the second Monday in October since 1971. Many states and cities recognize the same day as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Veterans Day
In 156 days
Calendar date
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
2026-11-11
Federal observed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
2026-11-11 - same as calendar date
Honors all who have served in the US Armed Forces. Observed on November 11, the anniversary of the World War I armistice in 1918.
Thanksgiving Day
In 171 days
Calendar date
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
2026-11-26
Federal observed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
2026-11-26 - same as calendar date
A traditional harvest celebration observed on the fourth Thursday in November since 1941.
Christmas Day
In 200 days
Calendar date
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
2026-12-25
Federal observed
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
2026-12-25 - same as calendar date
Celebrates the Christian observance of the birth of Jesus, and is widely observed as a cultural holiday. Federal holiday since 1870.

Plain text list

Drop into notes, emails, or HR documents.

US Federal Holidays 2026

New Year's Day
  Calendar: January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  Calendar: January 19, 2026 (Monday)
Washington's Birthday
  Calendar: February 16, 2026 (Monday)
Memorial Day
  Calendar: May 25, 2026 (Monday)
Juneteenth National Independence Day
  Calendar: June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Independence Day
  Calendar: July 4, 2026 (Saturday)
  Observed: July 3, 2026 (Friday)
Labor Day
  Calendar: September 7, 2026 (Monday)
Columbus Day
  Calendar: October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Veterans Day
  Calendar: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Day
  Calendar: November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Christmas Day
  Calendar: December 25, 2026 (Friday)

Calendar file (.ics)

Import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Uses the federal observed date for each event.

BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Zero Signup Tools//US Federal Holidays//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:US Federal Holidays 2026
X-WR-CALDESC:Official US federal holidays for 2026
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:new-years-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Recognized 
 as a federal holiday since 1870.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:mlk-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Observed 
 on the third Monday in January. Federal holiday since 1986.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:presidents-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
SUMMARY:Washington's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Honors George Washington (born February 22) and\, popularly\, a
 ll US presidents. Observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:memorial-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Honors military personnel who died in service to the United Sta
 tes. Observed on the last Monday in May since 1971.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:juneteenth-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans\, r
 ecognizing the date in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation rea
 ched Galveston\, Texas. Federal holiday since 2021.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:independence-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
SUMMARY:Independence Day (observed)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on J
 uly 4\, 1776. Federal holiday since 1870.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:labor-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Honors the contributions of US workers. Observed on the first M
 onday in September. Federal holiday since 1894.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:columbus-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:Marks the anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 
 1492. Observed on the second Monday in October since 1971. Many states and
  cities recognize the same day as Indigenous Peoples Day.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:veterans-day-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Honors all who have served in the US Armed Forces. Observed on 
 November 11\, the anniversary of the World War I armistice in 1918.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:thanksgiving-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:A traditional harvest celebration observed on the fourth Thursd
 ay in November since 1941.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:christmas-2026-observed@zerosignuptools.com
DTSTAMP:20260608T121821Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the Christian observance of the birth of Jesus\, and
  is widely observed as a cultural holiday. Federal holiday since 1870.
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR

How the observed date works

Under federal law (5 U.S.C. section 6103), if a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees observe it the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday. Holidays that already fall on Monday through Friday are observed the same day. Banks, post offices, and federal offices generally follow the observed date; state and private observances may differ.

How to use

Type a year into the Year field, or use the Previous, This year, or Next year buttons to navigate.
Toggle between Federal observed (the date most offices and banks close) and Calendar date (the statutory date in the United States Code).
Scan the holiday list for each event's weekday, ISO date, and a one-line description of what the holiday marks.
Click Copy as text for a plain list to paste into a doc, email, or HR notice.
Click Download .ics to save an iCalendar file for the year and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any other calendar app.

About this tool

US Federal Holidays lists every US federal public holiday for any year you pick from 1971 through 2099 and shows both the statutory calendar date and the federal observed date. The 11 holidays it computes are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, from 2021 onward), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25). For the four fixed-date holidays that can land on a weekend, the federal observance rule in 5 U.S.C. section 6103 is applied: a Saturday holiday is observed the preceding Friday and a Sunday holiday is observed the following Monday. This is the date most federal employees, banks, post offices, and government offices follow for paid time off, so the tool shows it by default and a single toggle switches back to the statutory calendar date. Each entry includes the weekday, the ISO 8601 date, a short description of what the holiday marks, and a relative day count when you are viewing the current year (today, tomorrow, in 12 days, 7 days ago). A summary panel on top shows the total holiday count, how many fall on a weekend in the chosen year, and the next holiday for the current year. The whole list is also available as plain text and as a downloadable .ics (iCalendar RFC 5545) file you can import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Fastmail, Notion Calendar, or any other client that reads .ics. The .ics output uses all-day VEVENTs with the date you have selected (observed or calendar), TRANSP:TRANSPARENT so the days do not block your free/busy, and a stable per-holiday UID so reimporting the same year overwrites cleanly. All date math runs locally in your browser, so nothing about the year you are planning leaves your device.

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