2025 US Federal Holidays & Observances
Complete guide to all 2025 US federal holidays and popular observances. This page provides exact dates, days of the week, and detailed information for all major holidays in 2025. Perfect for planning vacations, events, and understanding when federal offices and many businesses will be closed.
🎉 10 Federal holidays
📅 3 Popular observances
🏛️ Government closures
🏦 Bank holidays
📋 Complete planning guide
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2025 Federal Holidays
These are official federal holidays when federal government offices, courts, and many businesses are closed:
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Federal |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2025 | Monday | Federal |
| Presidents Day | February 17, 2025 | Monday | Federal |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Monday | Federal |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Friday | Federal |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Monday | Federal |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | Monday | Federal |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Federal |
| Thanksgiving | November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Federal |
2025 Popular Observances
These are widely celebrated observances, though not official federal holidays:
| Observance | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Sunday | April 20, 2025 | Sunday | Observance |
| Mother's Day | May 11, 2025 | Sunday | Observance |
| Father's Day | June 15, 2025 | Sunday | Observance |
2025 Holiday Planning Information
🏛️ What Closes on Federal Holidays
- Federal government offices and agencies
- Federal courts and post offices
- Banks and credit unions
- Stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ)
- Many schools and universities
- Some businesses and retailers
🎯 Holiday Planning Tips
- Plan travel around holiday weekends
- Book accommodations early for popular holidays
- Check business hours before visiting
- Consider holiday pay implications
- Plan family gatherings in advance
- Prepare for potential service delays
📅 2025 Holiday Calendar by Quarter
Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar)
- New Year's Day - January 1 (Wednesday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 20 (Monday)
- Presidents Day - February 17 (Monday)
Q2 2025 (Apr-Jun)
- Easter Sunday - April 20 (Sunday)
- Mother's Day - May 11 (Sunday)
- Memorial Day - May 26 (Monday)
- Father's Day - June 15 (Sunday)
Q3 2025 (Jul-Sep)
- Independence Day - July 4 (Friday)
- Labor Day - September 1 (Monday)
Q4 2025 (Oct-Dec)
- Columbus Day - October 13 (Monday)
- Veterans Day - November 11 (Tuesday)
- Thanksgiving - November 27 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)