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 | -275 days |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | -231 days |
| February 17, 2026 | Mardi Gras Carnival | -228 days |
| February 18, 2026 | Lent | -229 days |
| March 8, 2026 | Daylight Saving Starts | -209 days |
| March 17, 2026 | St. Patrick's Day | -200 days |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | -183 days |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter | -181 days |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | -146 days |
| May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | -132 days |
| June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | -104 days |
| October 31, 2026 | Halloween | 27 days |
| November 27, 2026 | Black Friday | 54 days |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | 88 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.