Last updated on February 27th, 2026
The U.S. recognizes 11 federal holidays annually. The 12th federal holiday (Inauguration Day) is observed every four years in Washington D.C.
Below is a list of the eleven federal holidays and their day of observation in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
| List of Federal holidays | Day of Week (2026) | Day of Week (2027) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Year's Day (January 1) | Thursday | Friday |
| 2. | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January) | Monday | Monday |
| 3. | Washington's Birthday (Also known as Presidents Day; third Monday in February) | Monday | Monday |
| 4. | Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) | Monday | Monday |
| 5. | Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) | Friday | Friday |
| 6. | Independence Day (July 4) | Friday | Monday |
| 7. | Labor Day (First Monday in September) | Monday | Monday |
| 8. | Columbus Day (Second Monday in October) | Monday | Monday |
| 9. | Veterans Day (November 11) | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 10. | Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November) | Thursday | Thursday |
| 11. | Christmas Day (December 25) | Friday | Friday |