Public holidays
United States: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (10 days off) and 15 in 2027 (13 days off), with 252 working days in 2026 and 251 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 16 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Washington's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 19 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 7 September 2026 | 2026-W37 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Columbus Day | Most offices open |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | Veterans Day | Most offices open |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | 2027-W07 | Washington's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | 2027-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 19 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Sunday 4 July 2027 | 2027-W26 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 5 July 2027 | 2027-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 6 September 2027 | 2027-W36 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Columbus Day | Most offices open |
| Thursday 11 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | Veterans Day | Most offices open |
| Thursday 25 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | +6 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday 19 January 2026 | Monday 18 January 2027 | −1 day |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday 16 February 2026 | Monday 15 February 2027 | −1 day |
| Labor Day | Monday 7 September 2026 | Monday 6 September 2027 | −1 day |
| Columbus Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| April | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| December | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| Q1 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Q2 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Q3 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q4 | 64 | 63 | −1 |
| Year | 252 | 251 | −1 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement. It was signed into law in 1983 and first observed on 20 January 1986.
At work: Fine to mention. A federal holiday, so government offices are closed; private employers differ.
A US federal holiday on the third Monday of February. It honours George Washington, the first President (born 22 February 1732), and is often celebrated as Presidents' Day, in honour of all presidents.
At work: Fine to mention. Banks, schools and government offices are closed, and many companies give the day off, but some do not.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning the US military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. People visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers place American flags on the graves in national cemeteries. The flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
At work: Solemn, so "Happy" does not fit; "Have a good weekend" is safer. A Monday off for federal offices.
Juneteenth, on 19 June, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It refers to 19 June 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
At work: Fine to mention; it is a day of celebration and reflection on history. Private employers decide for themselves whether to give the day off, so check before assuming.
Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, which declared the Thirteen Colonies no longer subject to the British monarch. It is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts and family reunions.
At work: Fine and friendly to mention.
Labor Day is held on the first Monday of September in the United States and Canada. The date was suggested as sitting midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. It is called the "unofficial end of summer" because it marks the end of the nominal summer season in the US.
At work: Fine to mention. It is a long weekend, and work tends to pick up afterwards.
A federal holiday on the second Monday of October, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on 12 October 1492. In a growing number of places the day is observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
At work: The holiday's meaning is debated, so it is best not to make a point of it. If a colleague has the day off, a simple mention of the long weekend is fine.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on 11 November to honour military veterans of the US Armed Forces. It was originally known as Armistice Day and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is distinct from Memorial Day: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all US veterans, while Memorial Day honours those who died in service.
At work: A federal holiday. Fine to mention.
A federal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It generally revolves around giving thanks, and the centrepiece of most celebrations is a Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. The day after, Black Friday, is often considered the busiest retail shopping day of the year.
At work: Very welcome to mention. It is a federal holiday, so US colleagues are off on Thursday, and many businesses also give the Friday.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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