Public Holidays in United States (2026)
12 public holidays and 10 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Observances
- 10
- Next Holiday
- Memorial Day (Mon, May 25)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Public |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday | Public |
| Tue, Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Tax Day | Observance |
| Wed, Apr 22 | Administrative Professionals Day | Observance |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Public |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Public |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Public |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labour Day | Public |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Public |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Public |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving Day | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
- United States has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in United States?
- The next public holiday is Memorial Day on Mon, May 25.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in United States?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.