US Federal Holidays
The next federal day off, and a four-year table of every holiday with its observed date.
…until the next federal holiday
Upcoming federal holidays
Federal holiday dates 2025–2028
| Holiday | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Wed, Jan 1 | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 | Fri, Dec 31 observed |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Third Monday in January | Mon, Jan 20 | Mon, Jan 19 | Mon, Jan 18 | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) Third Monday in February | Mon, Feb 17 | Mon, Feb 16 | Mon, Feb 15 | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day Last Monday in May | Mon, May 26 | Mon, May 25 | Mon, May 31 | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19 | Thu, Jun 19 | Fri, Jun 19 | Fri, Jun 18 observed | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day July 4 | Fri, Jul 4 | Fri, Jul 3 observed | Mon, Jul 5 observed | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day First Monday in September | Mon, Sep 1 | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day Second Monday in October | Mon, Oct 13 | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day November 11 | Tue, Nov 11 | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 | Fri, Nov 10 observed |
| Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November | Thu, Nov 27 | Thu, Nov 26 | Thu, Nov 25 | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Thu, Dec 25 | Fri, Dec 25 | Fri, Dec 24 observed | Mon, Dec 25 |
Dates shown are the days federal offices close. Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103; OPM.
Federal holiday questions
What are the 11 US federal holidays?
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (5 U.S.C. 6103).
What is the newest federal holiday?
Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19), signed into law on June 17, 2021.
Are banks closed on federal holidays?
Federal Reserve Banks close on all 11 federal holidays, so most US banks do too. Stock exchanges follow their own calendar: NYSE and Nasdaq stay open on Columbus Day and Veterans Day but close on Good Friday.