The most common (Federal) holidays of the United States (USA) in 2026 are listed below.
| Number | Date | Federal holiday | Day | Days to go |
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| Date | Celebration | Day's away/passed |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | -295 days |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | -251 days |
| February 17, 2026 | Mardi Gras Carnival | -248 days |
| February 18, 2026 | Lent | -249 days |
| March 8, 2026 | Daylight Saving Starts | -229 days |
| March 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day | -220 days |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | -203 days |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter | -201 days |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | -166 days |
| May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | -152 days |
| June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | -124 days |
| October 31, 2026 | Halloween | 7 days |
| November 27, 2026 | Black Friday | 34 days |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | 68 days |
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.