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United States Federal Holidays 2026

Official statutory public holidays observed by federal government agencies, banks, financial markets, and post offices across the United States.

Holiday NameDateClassificationAdd to Calendar
New Year's Day2026-01-01Federal Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day2026-01-19Federal Holiday
Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)2026-02-16Federal Holiday
Earth Day (International Mother Earth Day)2026-04-22Federal Holiday
Memorial Day2026-05-25Federal Holiday
Juneteenth National Independence Day2026-06-19Federal Holiday
Independence Day (4th of July)2026-07-04Federal Holiday
Labor Day2026-09-07Federal Holiday
Thanksgiving Day2026-11-26Federal Holiday
Christmas Day2026-12-25Federal Holiday

Official Citation & Legal Authority

Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes public holidays for federal employees. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees are given the preceding Friday off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is treated as an official holiday for pay and leave purposes.