All 11 federal holidays in 2026
| Holiday | 2026 date | Day | Federal day off (observed) | Status today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Thursday | Same day | Passed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Monday | Same day | Passed |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | February 16 | Monday | Same day | Passed |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday | Same day | Passed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Friday | Same day | Passed |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Saturday | Friday, July 3 | Passed |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday | Same day | Passed |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Monday | Same day | Passed |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday | Same day | Passed |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | Thursday | Same day | Next: Thursday, November 26 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Same day | Upcoming: Friday, December 25 |
Independence Day was the only 2026 holiday to fall on a weekend. July 4 was a Saturday, so federal offices closed on Friday, July 3, the same day the NYSE shut. Federal Reserve Banks stayed open that Friday.
End of 2026: what is open, day by day
| Date | Federal offices | USPS | Federal Reserve Banks | NYSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, November 26 (Thanksgiving) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, November 27 | Open | Open | Open | Closes 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Thu, December 24 | Open* | Open | Open | Closes 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Fri, December 25 (Christmas) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thu, December 31 | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Fri, January 1, 2027 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
*Christmas Eve is a normal federal workday unless the president excuses employees by executive order, which has happened in some past years. No such order for December 24, 2026 had been confirmed when this page was last checked.
The NYSE early closes on November 27 and December 24 are on the exchange’s published 2026 calendar. USPS lists November 26 and December 25 as its two remaining 2026 holidays.
Thanksgiving week 2026
Thanksgiving is fixed by law to the fourth Thursday in November, and in 2026 the month starts on a Sunday, which puts the holiday on the 26th. The Friday after is a regular federal workday. A federal employee who takes one day of annual leave on November 27 gets four days off in a row, November 26 through 29. More on the holiday, including the 2027 date, is on the Thanksgiving page.
Christmas and New Year 2026–27
Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday, so no observed date is needed and the long weekend runs December 25 through 27. The following Friday is New Year’s Day 2027, which gives two three-day weekends back to back. Details for each are under Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
How 2026 compares with 2027
2026 was a simple year: ten holidays on their own weekday and one Friday observance. 2027 is more complicated, with Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas all on a weekend. The list is on the federal holidays 2027 page, and a month-by-month view is on calendar 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the next federal holiday in 2026?
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. After that comes Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is the day after Thanksgiving 2026 a federal holiday?
No. Friday, November 27, 2026 is a normal workday for the federal government, USPS delivers mail, and banks are open. The stock market trades until 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Was Veterans Day 2026 observed on a Monday?
No. Veterans Day stays on November 11 whatever the weekday. In 2026 that was a Wednesday, so there was no long weekend attached to it.
How many federal holidays were there in 2026?
Eleven, the standard number. There was no Inauguration Day in 2026; the next one is January 20, 2029.
Last checked: 12 November 2026 — dates verified against OPM