Bank Holidays 2025

Updated June 9, 2026

2025 has 11 US bank holidays — the federal holidays when the Federal Reserve, banks, and credit unions are closed.

On these days, branches and the Fed close, but ATMs, debit cards, and online banking keep working.

In the United States, the term "bank holidays" refers to the federal holidays recognized by the Federal Reserve. On these dates, the Fed's payment systems pause and most bank branches close, so check deposits, wire transfers, and ACH payments are delayed until the next business day. Below is the full 2025 bank holiday schedule with dates and observed days.

2025 Bank Holiday Schedule

Bank Holiday Date Day Observed (if on weekend)
New Year's Day January 1, 2025 Wednesday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20, 2025 Monday
Presidents Day February 17, 2025 Monday
Memorial Day May 26, 2025 Monday
Juneteenth June 19, 2025 Thursday
Independence Day July 4, 2025 Friday
Labor Day September 1, 2025 Monday
Columbus Day October 13, 2025 Monday
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 Tuesday
Thanksgiving November 27, 2025 Thursday
Christmas Day December 25, 2025 Thursday

🏦 What Closes

  • The Federal Reserve and its payment systems
  • Most bank and credit-union branches
  • The bond market (SIFMA recommendation)
  • Federal offices and the U.S. Postal Service

✅ What Still Works

  • ATMs and debit/credit cards
  • Online and mobile banking apps
  • Existing scheduled transfers (processed next business day)
  • Most stores, restaurants, and online shopping

💡 Good to Know

Why do banks follow federal holidays?

Banks rely on the Federal Reserve to settle transactions. When the Fed is closed, interbank transfers cannot settle, so banks observe the same calendar. When a fixed-date holiday falls on a Saturday it is generally observed the Friday before; on a Sunday, the following Monday.

Will my direct deposit arrive on a bank holiday?

No. Deposits and transfers scheduled for a bank holiday post on the next business day. Plan bill payments ahead of long holiday weekends to avoid late fees.

📅 Bank Holidays by Year