US Federal Holidays 2026–2027
All 11 federal holidays for 2026 and 2027 with observed dates, matching the OPM list and auto-checked.
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US federal holidays 2026 and 2027
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Banks and the Federal Reserve may use different observed days.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Federal | |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Federal | |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Federal | |
| Memorial Day | Federal | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal | |
| Independence Day | Federal Observed on Fri, Jul 3, 2026 because it falls on a Saturday. | |
| Labor Day | Federal | |
| Columbus Day | Federal | |
| Veterans Day | Federal | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Federal | |
| Christmas Day | Federal |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Federal | |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Federal | |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Federal | |
| Memorial Day | Federal | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal Observed on Fri, Jun 18, 2027 because it falls on a Saturday. | |
| Independence Day | Federal Observed on Mon, Jul 5, 2027 because it falls on a Sunday. | |
| Labor Day | Federal | |
| Columbus Day | Federal | |
| Veterans Day | Federal | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Federal | |
| Christmas Day | Federal Observed on Fri, Dec 24, 2027 because it falls on a Saturday. |
Good to know
- There are 11 federal holidays. Private employers choose their own list, and states add holidays such as Lincoln’s Birthday or Truman Day.
- Many holidays fall on a set weekday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday of January), Presidents Day (third Monday of February), Memorial Day (last Monday of May), Labor Day (first Monday of September), Columbus Day (second Monday of October) and Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November).
- Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
- For global festivals, see the calendars hub.
Frequently asked questions
What are the US federal holidays in 2026?
New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19), Presidents Day (Feb 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4, observed Friday, July 3), Labor Day (Sept 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027.
Is July 4, 2027 observed on a different day?
Yes. July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the federal holiday is observed on Monday, July 5.
Is Christmas 2027 observed on Friday?
Yes. December 25, 2027 is a Saturday, so federal offices observe it on Friday, December 24.
Where does the data come from?
The US Office of Personnel Management for the official list, cross-checked with the free Nager.Date API.
Sources and attribution
- Nager.Date public holiday API: Public holiday data from Nager.Date (free Community API)
- US Office of Personnel Management: US federal holidays from OPM