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United States Public Holidays 2026

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Columbus Day

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11 public-holiday entries across 11 dates

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0 estimated / awaiting confirmation

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Using this calendar

This broad USA public-holiday overview lists 11 confirmed federal closure dates for 2026. Use the federal holiday calendar for legal and observed dates, the observed-date comparison, and current federal-office closure guidance. State holidays are not included because no reviewed state dataset is stored. Bank closures can differ by institution and Federal Reserve schedule; national and religious observances are not automatically days off.

2026 holiday calendar

Public-holiday entries are listed below. Bank, office and school coverage is incomplete; an unmarked institution is not necessarily open. Optional-holiday coverage has not been established.

Labor Day

Confirmed — source checked

Long-weekend planner

Assumption: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, plus the listed public holidays. This is your planning assumption, not a universal legal workweek. Employer schedules may differ. Only supported holiday dates are included.

  • 3 consecutive days17 January 2026 – 19 January 2026Martin Luther King Jr Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days14 February 2026 – 16 February 2026Washington's Birthday + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days23 May 2026 – 25 May 2026Memorial Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days19 June 2026 – 21 June 2026Juneteenth National Independence Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days3 July 2026 – 5 July 2026Independence Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days5 September 2026 – 7 September 2026Labor Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days10 October 2026 – 12 October 2026Columbus Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days25 December 2026 – 27 December 2026Christmas Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
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Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

Original occasion; the federal observed date is listed separately. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

www.opm.gov

Public holiday dates and applicability

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

OPM schedule for 2026. Federal pay and leave calendar for the usual Monday-Friday schedule. State, local and private-employer arrangements can differ.

Public holiday information

Federal holidays are legal public holidays named in 5 U.S.C. §6103. The statutory calendar date and an observed weekday closure are distinct when a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend.

Offices

Federal offices generally follow the OPM holiday schedule, subject to employee work schedules and agency rules. Federal status does not require private employers or state and local governments to close.

Banks

A federal holiday is not a universal U.S. bank-closing rule. Many institutions follow Federal Reserve or federal schedules, but Federal Reserve Banks can remain open on the Friday before a Saturday holiday even when the Board of Governors is closed. Check the bank and payment-service calendar.

Schools

School calendars are set by state, district, and school authorities. This federal calendar does not certify school closures or state holidays.

Practical planning

Use the calendar and dated regional exceptions before booking. Long-weekend results use stored applicable occurrences; provisional dates and local exceptions require the stated qualification.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2026 calendar show?

It shows the 11 confirmed federal closure dates in the official OPM 2026 schedule for most Monday-to-Friday federal employees.

What is an observed federal holiday?

It is the weekday used for federal pay and leave when a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend. The legal anniversary and observed closure are not two separate federal holiday entitlements.

Are state offices, banks, and private businesses always closed?

No. Their calendars and operating rules can differ, so the responsible authority or institution must be checked.

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