Public holidays in United States 2026
11 nationwide public holidays in United States in 2026, plus 6 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
United States 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | - | Nationwide |
| February 12 | Thursday | Lincoln's Birthday | - | Regional |
| February 16 | Monday | Presidents Day | Washington's Birthday | Nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Regional |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Regional |
| May 8 | Friday | Truman Day | - | Regional |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | - | Nationwide |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | - | Nationwide |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day | - | Nationwide |
| September 7 | Monday | Labour Day | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | - | Regional |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | - | Nationwide |
| October 12 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Day | - | Regional |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | - | Nationwide |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | - | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | - | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in United States?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, New Year's Day, a Thursday.
- Is January 19, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Monday.
- Is February 16, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday), a Monday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Memorial Day, a Monday.
- Is June 19, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Juneteenth National Independence Day, a Friday.
- Is July 3, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Independence Day, a Friday.
- Is September 7, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Labour Day (Labor Day), a Monday.
- Is October 12, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Columbus Day, a Monday.
- Is November 11, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Veterans Day, a Wednesday.
- Is November 26, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Thanksgiving Day, a Thursday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in United States? Yes, Christmas Day, a Friday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, plus 6 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in United States?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in United States?
Yes, 6 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.