Bank Holidays 2034
Updated June 9, 2026
2034 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 2034 bank holiday schedule with dates and observed days.
2034 Bank Holiday Schedule
| Bank Holiday | Date | Day | Observed (if on weekend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2034 | Sunday | Observed Mon, January 2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 16, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Presidents Day | February 20, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2034 | Tuesday | — |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Columbus Day | October 9, 2034 | Monday | — |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2034 | Saturday | Observed Fri, November 10 |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2034 | Thursday | — |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2034 | Monday | — |
🏦 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.