| Holiday | Date | Observed | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 | Fri, Dec 31 | January 1 |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Mon, Jan 17 | Same day | Third Monday in January |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 | Same day | Third Monday in February |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Same day | Last Monday in May |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 | Same day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 | Same day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 | Same day | First Monday in September |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 | Same day | Second Monday in October |
| Veterans Day | Sat, Nov 11 | Fri, Nov 10 | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 | Same day | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 | Same day | December 25 |
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103 and OPM’s federal holiday schedule.
How the observed day is set
Most federal holidays are either fixed dates (Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day) or “Monday holidays” created by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968. Monday holidays can never fall on a weekend. The fixed dates can, and then the Office of Personnel Management moves the day off: Saturday → the Friday before, Sunday → the Monday after.
In 2028 that affects New Year's Day, Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving is the only Thursday holiday, which is why so many employers add the Friday after it. Mark the dates on a printable 2028 calendar.
Other observances 2028
Not federal holidays, but widely marked.
| Groundhog Day | Wed, Feb 2 |
| Valentine's Day | Mon, Feb 14 |
| Mardi Gras | Tue, Feb 29 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Fri, Mar 17 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 16 |
| Earth Day | Sat, Apr 22 |
| Mother's Day | Sun, May 14 |
| Father's Day | Sun, Jun 18 |
| Halloween | Tue, Oct 31 |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 7 |
| Christmas Eve | Sun, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Eve | Sun, Dec 31 |
Questions about 2028 federal holidays
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028, set by 5 U.S.C. 6103.
Which 2028 federal holidays fall on a weekend?
New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027. Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, November 10, 2028.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?
Under Executive Order 11582 and OPM guidance, a Saturday holiday is observed on the preceding Friday and a Sunday holiday on the following Monday for most full-time federal employees.
Do private employers have to give federal holidays off?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal employees and the District of Columbia. Private employers, schools and states set their own schedules, though banks and the stock markets follow most of them.