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 | -204 days |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | -160 days |
| February 17, 2026 | Mardi Gras Carnival | -157 days |
| February 18, 2026 | Lent | -158 days |
| March 8, 2026 | Daylight Saving Starts | -138 days |
| March 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day | -129 days |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | -112 days |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter | -110 days |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | -75 days |
| May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | -61 days |
| June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | -33 days |
| October 31, 2026 | Halloween | 98 days |
| November 27, 2026 | Black Friday | 125 days |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | 159 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.