Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by Editorial Staff
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 |