Public Holidays 2026 in the United States
These are the 17 official public holidays for 2026 in the United States. The table gives the day of the week and the time left for each date.
2026 at a glance
- 17 public holidays
- 0 fall on a Saturday or Sunday
- Next up: Columbus Day, on October 12, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day of the week | Time remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | Passed | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday | Passed | |
| Lincoln's BirthdayRegional | Thursday | Passed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday | Passed | |
| Good FridayRegional | Friday | Passed | |
| Good FridayRegional | Friday | Passed | |
| Truman DayRegional | Friday | Passed | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | Passed | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday | Passed | |
| Independence Day | Friday | Passed | |
| Labor Day | Monday | Passed | |
| Columbus DayRegional | Monday | In 24 days | |
| Columbus Day | Monday | In 24 days | |
| Indigenous Peoples' DayRegional | Monday | In 24 days | |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday | In 54 days | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | In 69 days | |
| Christmas Day | Friday | In 98 days |
Dates from Nager.Date, checked on September 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
2026 has 17 official public holidays in the United States.
The next public holiday is Columbus Day, on October 12, 2026.
In 2026, 0 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in the United States.
Yes. 2026 public holidays are set in law and known well in advance; only a change in legislation would move them.
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