🇺🇸United States 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for United States in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 23 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 2026-01-19 | 252 days ago | Public Holidays |
Valentine's Day | 2026-02-14 | 226 days ago | Memorial Days |
Washington's Birthday | 2026-02-16 | 224 days ago | Public Holidays |
St. Patrick's Day | 2026-03-17 | 195 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Memorial Days |
Tax Day | 2026-04-15 | 166 days ago | Memorial Days |
Administrative Professionals Day | 2026-04-22 | 159 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mother's Day | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Memorial Day | 2026-05-25 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
Juneteenth | 2026-06-19 | 101 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 99 days ago | Memorial Days |
Independence Day (substitute day) | 2026-07-03 | 87 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2026-07-04 | 86 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labor Day | 2026-09-07 | 21 days ago | Public Holidays |
Columbus Day | 2026-10-12 | 14 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Halloween | 2026-10-31 | 33 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Veterans Day | 2026-11-11 | 44 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Thanksgiving Day | 2026-11-26 | 59 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | 2026-11-27 | 60 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Christmas Eve | 2026-12-24 | 87 days remaining | Optional Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Memorial Days |
United States 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
United States has 12 public holidays in 2026. 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 8 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2026-01-17 to 2026-01-19, 3 consecutive days
- Washington's Birthday: 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-16, 3 consecutive days
- Memorial Day: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Juneteenth: 2026-06-19 to 2026-06-21, 3 consecutive days
- Independence Day (substitute day): 2026-07-03 to 2026-07-05, 3 consecutive days
- Labor Day: 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-07, 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.
- New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Thanksgiving Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29
In 2026, 1 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether United States provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.