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US Holidays Calendar

All US federal holidays with dates and history.

New Year's Day
Federal holiday celebrating the start of the calendar year. If it falls on a weekend, observed on the nearest weekday.
Thu, Jan 1
past
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Third Monday of January. Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929.
Mon, Jan 19
past
Presidents' Day
Third Monday of February. Originally for Washington's birthday, now honors all US presidents.
Mon, Feb 16
past
Memorial Day
Last Monday of May. Honors US military personnel who died in service.
Mon, May 25
in 16 days
Juneteenth
June 19. Marks the 1865 announcement of emancipation in Texas, the last Confederate state. Federal holiday since 2021.
Fri, Jun 19
in 41 days
Independence Day
July 4. Celebrates the 1776 Declaration of Independence.
Sat, Jul 4
in 56 days
Labor Day
First Monday of September. Honors the American labor movement.
Mon, Sep 7
in 121 days
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
Second Monday of October. Federally Columbus Day; many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
Mon, Oct 12
in 156 days
Veterans Day
November 11. Honors all US military veterans.
Wed, Nov 11
in 186 days
Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday of November. Traditional harvest celebration.
Thu, Nov 26
in 201 days
Christmas Day
December 25.
Fri, Dec 25
in 230 days

Federal holidays. State and local observances vary.

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Lists every US federal holiday with this year's date, observation rules, and a brief origin. Click for a full breakdown. Useful for planning time off, scheduling around closures, or just checking when Memorial Day actually is.

How to use

  1. Open the page.
  2. See this year's holiday dates.

FAQ

Why do some dates change?+

Most US federal holidays move to the nearest Monday for a long weekend (Monday holidays). Fixed-date ones (Christmas, Independence Day) get observed on Friday or Monday if they fall on a weekend.