🇺🇸United States 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for United States in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 26 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 2021-01-18 | 2079 days ago | Public Holidays |
Valentine's Day | 2021-02-14 | 2052 days ago | Memorial Days |
Washington's Birthday | 2021-02-15 | 2051 days ago | Public Holidays |
St. Patrick's Day | 2021-03-17 | 2021 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2003 days ago | Memorial Days |
Tax Day | 2021-04-15 | 1992 days ago | Memorial Days |
Administrative Professionals Day | 2021-04-21 | 1986 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mother's Day | 2021-05-09 | 1968 days ago | Memorial Days |
Memorial Day | 2021-05-31 | 1946 days ago | Public Holidays |
Juneteenth (substitute day) | 2021-06-18 | 1928 days ago | Public Holidays |
Juneteenth | 2021-06-19 | 1927 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2021-06-20 | 1926 days ago | Memorial Days |
Independence Day | 2021-07-04 | 1912 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day (substitute day) | 2021-07-05 | 1911 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labor Day | 2021-09-06 | 1848 days ago | Public Holidays |
Columbus Day | 2021-10-11 | 1813 days ago | Public Holidays |
Halloween | 2021-10-31 | 1793 days ago | Memorial Days |
Veterans Day | 2021-11-11 | 1782 days ago | Public Holidays |
Thanksgiving Day | 2021-11-25 | 1768 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | 2021-11-26 | 1767 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-24 | 1739 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Eve | 2021-12-24 | 1739 days ago | Optional Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-31 | 1732 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2021-12-31 | 1732 days ago | Memorial Days |
United States 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
United States has 15 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 10 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2021-01-16 to 2021-01-18, 3 consecutive days
- Washington's Birthday: 2021-02-13 to 2021-02-15, 3 consecutive days
- Memorial Day: 2021-05-29 to 2021-05-31, 3 consecutive days
- Juneteenth (substitute day): 2021-06-18 to 2021-06-20, 3 consecutive days
- Independence Day: 2021-07-03 to 2021-07-05, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Veterans Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-11-11 to 2021-11-14
- Thanksgiving Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-11-25 to 2021-11-28
In 2021, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether United States provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.