Public holidays in the United States 2026
Next: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (in 15 days)
Federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest weekday. States may add their own holidays. Current time in the United States →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Passed | |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Passed | |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Passed | |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Passed | |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Passed | |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (observed) | Passed | |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Passed | |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | Passed | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Passed | |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | in 15 days | |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | in 30 days | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | in 59 days |
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
What is the next public holiday in the United States?
The next public holiday in the United States is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in 15 days.
How many public holidays does the United States have in 2026?
This list has 11 public holidays in the United States for 2026. Federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest weekday. States may add their own holidays.
Is Christmas a public holiday in the United States?
Yes. Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026, is a public holiday in the United States.