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2026 United States Holidays

See public holidays in United States for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

2 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

7 days away

About United States holidays in 2026

In 2026, the United States observes a variety of federal and state holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January, followed by Presidents Day in February. Spring brings observances like Good Friday and Memorial Day. The summer months include Juneteenth and Independence Day. The latter half of the year features Labour Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and concludes with Christmas Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 19, 2026MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 12, 2026ThursdayLincoln's Birthday
February 16, 2026MondayPresidents Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 8, 2026FridayTruman Day
May 25, 2026MondayMemorial Day
June 19, 2026FridayJuneteenth National Independence Day
July 3, 2026FridayIndependence Day
September 7, 2026MondayLabour Day
October 12, 2026MondayColumbus Day
October 12, 2026MondayIndigenous Peoples' Day
November 11, 2026WednesdayVeterans Day
November 26, 2026ThursdayThanksgiving Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around United States holidays in 2026

  • Some holidays, such as Lincoln's Birthday and Truman Day, are observed only in specific states.
  • Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are observed on the same date in October, with varying state recognition.
  • Federal holidays are generally observed nationwide, while state holidays may have limited observance.
  • Check the selected year for the exact dates of holidays that fall on a weekend, as they may be observed on a weekday.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in the United States shows a relatively even distribution throughout the year, with no single month standing out as exceptionally busy. January and October each feature two holidays, while May, November, and December also have multiple observances.

There are periods with no federal holidays, notably March and August, offering quieter stretches in the calendar. The year concludes with a cluster of significant holidays in November and December, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.

While many holidays are observed nationwide, several are specific to individual states or regions, meaning their observance can vary significantly across the country.

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