2028 US Federal Holidays & Observances
Complete guide to all 2028 US federal holidays and popular observances. This page provides exact dates, days of the week, and detailed information for all major holidays in 2028. 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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2028 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, 2028 | Saturday | Federal |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
| Presidents Day | February 21, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | Federal |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
| Columbus Day | October 9, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2028 | Saturday | Federal |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2028 | Thursday | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2028 | Monday | Federal |
2028 Popular Observances
These are widely celebrated observances, though not official federal holidays:
| Observance | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Sunday | April 16, 2028 | Sunday | Observance |
| Mother's Day | May 14, 2028 | Sunday | Observance |
| Father's Day | June 18, 2028 | Sunday | Observance |
2028 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
📅 2028 Holiday Calendar by Quarter
Q1 2028 (Jan-Mar)
- New Year's Day - January 1 (Saturday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 17 (Monday)
- Presidents Day - February 21 (Monday)
Q2 2028 (Apr-Jun)
- Easter Sunday - April 16 (Sunday)
- Mother's Day - May 14 (Sunday)
- Memorial Day - May 29 (Monday)
- Father's Day - June 18 (Sunday)
Q3 2028 (Jul-Sep)
- Independence Day - July 4 (Tuesday)
- Labor Day - September 4 (Monday)
Q4 2028 (Oct-Dec)
- Columbus Day - October 9 (Monday)
- Veterans Day - November 11 (Saturday)
- Thanksgiving - November 23 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day - December 25 (Monday)