United States Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in United States in 2026.
United States has 11 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 5 fall on the same calendar date every year, 6 follow a weekday rule (such as "the first Monday of September").
New Year's Day
January 1Celebration of the start of a new year
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3rd Monday of JanuaryHonors civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents' Day
3rd Monday of FebruaryHonors all U.S. presidents, particularly Washington and Lincoln
Memorial Day
Last Monday of MayHonors fallen military personnel who died in service
Juneteenth
June 19Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States
Independence Day
July 4Celebrates the Declaration of Independence in 1776
Labor Day
1st Monday of SeptemberHonors the contributions of workers and the labor movement
Columbus Day
2nd Monday of OctoberCommemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas
Veterans Day
November 11Honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces
Thanksgiving
4th Thursday of NovemberDay of giving thanks and harvest celebration
Christmas Day
December 25Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.