2026 US Federal Holidays & Observances
Complete guide to all 2026 US federal holidays and popular observances. This page provides exact dates, days of the week, and detailed information for all major holidays in 2026. 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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2026 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, 2026 | Thursday | Federal |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Federal |
| Presidents Day | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Federal |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Federal |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Federal |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Federal |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Federal |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Federal |
| Thanksgiving | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Federal |
2026 Popular Observances
These are widely celebrated observances, though not official federal holidays:
| Observance | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Observance |
| Mother's Day | May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Observance |
| Father's Day | June 21, 2026 | Sunday | Observance |
2026 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
📅 2026 Holiday Calendar by Quarter
Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar)
- New Year's Day - January 1 (Thursday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 19 (Monday)
- Presidents Day - February 16 (Monday)
Q2 2026 (Apr-Jun)
- Easter Sunday - April 5 (Sunday)
- Mother's Day - May 10 (Sunday)
- Memorial Day - May 25 (Monday)
- Father's Day - June 21 (Sunday)
Q3 2026 (Jul-Sep)
- Independence Day - July 4 (Saturday)
- Labor Day - September 7 (Monday)
Q4 2026 (Oct-Dec)
- Columbus Day - October 12 (Monday)
- Veterans Day - November 11 (Wednesday)
- Thanksgiving - November 26 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day - December 25 (Friday)