Federal Holidays 2026

The most common (Federal) holidays of the United States (USA) in 2026 are listed below.

NumberDateFederal holidayDayDays to go



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Other Celebrations:

DateCelebrationDay's away/passed
January 1, 2026New Year's Day-64 days
February 14, 2026Valentine's Day-20 days
February 17, 2026Mardi Gras Carnival-17 days
February 18, 2026Lent-18 days
March 3, 2026Daylight Saving Starts1 day
March 8, 2026Daylight Saving Starts1 day
March 17, 2026St. Patrick's Day10 days
April 03, 2026Good Friday27 days
April 05, 2026Easter29 days
May 10, 2026Mother's Day64 days
May 24, 2026Pentecost78 days
June 21, 2026Father's Day106 days
October 31, 2026Halloween238 days
November 27, 2026Black Friday265 days
December 31, 2026New Year's Eve299 days


FAQ

What are federal holidays?

Federal holidays are significant public holidays recognized by the federal government of the United States. These holidays hold a special place in the nation's calendar. All federal agencies, including federal offices, courts, and banks, typically observe them. Congress usually designates federal holidays to commemorate important events, people, or principles in American history.

What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?

If a national holiday occurs on a weekend, it is usually observed on the following Monday, known as a "Monday holiday." For example, if New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, January 2nd.