Public Holidays 2026
United States
Official public holidays in United States for 2026 and 2027. 17 national holidays this year.
17
Holidays in 2026
10
Remaining this year
Memorial Day
Next holiday · May 25, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
19
Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2026
February 2026
12
Thu
Lincoln's Birthday
February 12, 2026
16
Mon
Presidents Day
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
May 2026
8
Fri
Truman Day
May 8, 2026
25
Mon
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
June 2026
19
Fri
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2026
July 2026
3
Fri
Independence Day
July 3, 2026
September 2026
7
Mon
Labour Day
Labor Day
September 7, 2026
October 2026
12
Mon
Columbus Day
October 12, 2026
12
Mon
Columbus Day
October 12, 2026
12
Mon
Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 12, 2026
November 2026
11
Wed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2026
26
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
18
Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18, 2027
February 2027
12
Fri
Lincoln's Birthday
February 12, 2027
15
Mon
Presidents Day
Washington's Birthday
February 15, 2027
March 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
May 2027
8
Sat
Truman Day
May 8, 2027
31
Mon
Memorial Day
May 31, 2027
June 2027
18
Fri
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 18, 2027
July 2027
5
Mon
Independence Day
July 5, 2027
September 2027
6
Mon
Labour Day
Labor Day
September 6, 2027
October 2027
11
Mon
Columbus Day
October 11, 2027
11
Mon
Columbus Day
October 11, 2027
11
Mon
Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 11, 2027
November 2027
11
Thu
Veterans Day
November 11, 2027
25
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 2027
December 2027
24
Fri
Christmas Day
December 24, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?↓
United States has 17 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in United States?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in United States. The next public holiday is Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in United States?↓
The next public holiday in United States is Memorial Day, on May 25, 2026.
Are public holidays in United States paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in United States depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in United States change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in United States are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
Check another country
Browse public holiday calendars for 59+ countries