US Federal Holidays 2026

Full List of Dates, Days & Observance Rules

Looking for the federal holidays 2026 schedule? This page provides the complete official list of US federal holidays in 2026, including exact dates, days of the week, and how observances work when holidays fall on weekends. Perfect for vacation planning, payroll, school closures, or stock market holidays. Data sourced from OPM.gov.

2026 Federal Holidays – Dates at a Glance

DateHolidayDayObservance Notes
January 1, 2026New Year’s DayThursdayFixed date
January 19, 2026Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday3rd Monday in January
February 16, 2026Washington’s BirthdayMonday3rd Monday in February
May 25, 2026Memorial DayMondayLast Monday in May
June 19, 2026JuneteenthFridayFixed date
July 3, 2026Independence Day (observed)FridayJuly 4 is Saturday → observed Friday
September 7, 2026Labor DayMondayFirst Monday in September
October 12, 2026Columbus DayMonday2nd Monday in October
November 11, 2026Veterans DayWednesdayFixed date
November 26, 2026Thanksgiving DayThursday4th Thursday in November
December 25, 2026Christmas DayFridayFixed date

Official Disclaimer

Unofficial reference based on OPM.gov and 5 U.S.C. 6103. Weekend holidays typically observed on nearest weekday for federal employees. Private sector may differ. Last updated January 2026.