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🇺🇸 Holiday calendar
2026 Federal Holidays Calendar
View the 2026 US federal holidays calendar with observed dates, weekdays, quarterly summary, and planning notes for school, payroll, and deadlines.
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11 US federal holidays in 2026
The 2026 calendar includes an observed Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3, because July 4 falls on a Saturday.
2026 US federal holidays
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Rule / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday in January |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Monday | Washington's Birthday / Presidents' Day | Third Monday in February |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day observed | July 4 falls on Saturday |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Second Monday in October |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
Important caveat
Federal holiday dates are not the same as every state, school, employer, market, or bank calendar. Confirm with the relevant institution before relying on a deadline.
Holidays by quarter
| Quarter | 2026 holidays | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | New Year's Day, MLK Day, Washington's Birthday | Jan 1, Jan 19, Feb 16 |
| Q2 | Memorial Day, Juneteenth | May 25, Jun 19 |
| Q3 | Independence Day observed, Labor Day | Jul 3, Sep 7 |
| Q4 | Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas | Oct 12, Nov 11, Nov 26, Dec 25 |
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FAQ
How many US federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 listed US federal holidays in 2026, including the observed Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3.
Why is Independence Day observed on July 3, 2026?
July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the federal observed date is Friday, July 3, 2026.
Are schools closed for every federal holiday?
Not always. Public schools commonly close for several federal holidays, but district calendars vary.
Are banks and post offices closed on these dates?
Federal holidays commonly affect banks, USPS, courts, and government offices, but private businesses can set their own schedules.
Source snapshot: Traffic Radar 2026-05-11-1948 kept school calendar utilities in the P0 time/date queue after pay-period pages passed quality gates. Date data generated on 2026-05-11; school dates are editable planning defaults, while the federal holiday table uses 2026 observed dates.