US Federal Holiday Calendar
List observed US federal holidays for a selected year.
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What is the US Federal Holiday Calendar?
US federal holidays decide when federal offices close, when the Federal Reserve does not process most payments, and which days many employers, schools and banks treat as days off. Some holidays have fixed dates, such as July 4, while others follow rules like the third Monday in January. When a fixed-date holiday lands on a weekend, the observed day off moves, which affects payroll calendars, shipping estimates, contract deadlines and project schedules.
This calendar lists the eleven standing federal holidays for any year from 2021 (the first year Juneteenth was observed) to 2100, with the observed date for each. Fixed-date holidays that fall on a Saturday are shown on the Friday before, and those on a Sunday on the Monday after, following the federal rule for full-time employees. Dates are calculated in your browser from these rules. State holidays, Inauguration Day and one-off closures ordered by presidential proclamation are not included.
How to use it
- 1Choose a calendar year.
- 2Review observed federal holiday dates.
- 3Check local calendars for additional closures.
How it works
Fixed-date and nth-weekday rules calculate standard federal holiday observances. Weekend observance moves to the adjacent weekday.
Example
View the observed date for Independence Day when July 4 falls on a weekend.
Limitations & notes
- State and local holidays are not included.
- Administrative schedules and special proclamations may differ.
Frequently asked questions
When is a federal holiday observed if it falls on a weekend?
For most federal employees, a holiday on a Saturday is observed on the preceding Friday, and a holiday on a Sunday is observed on the following Monday. In 2026, July 4 is a Saturday, so Independence Day is observed on Friday, July 3. In 2027, both Juneteenth (June 19) and Christmas (December 25) fall on Saturdays, so the observed days are June 18 and December 24.
Why does New Year's Day sometimes appear in December?
When January 1 falls on a Saturday, the observed holiday moves to Friday, December 31 of the previous year. That happened in 2022 and will happen again in 2028. This tool follows the rule literally, so selecting 2028 lists New Year's Day as 2027-12-31. When planning a year, remember that the observed day can belong to the prior calendar year.
Which holidays always fall on a Monday?
Five federal holidays are defined by weekday under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and later laws: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday of January), Washington's Birthday (third Monday of February), Memorial Day (last Monday of May), Labor Day (first Monday of September) and Columbus Day (second Monday of October). Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. These never need weekend adjustment.
Are banks and the stock market closed on every federal holiday?
Not exactly. Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve schedule, which closes on federal holidays but does not shift a Saturday holiday to Friday, so banks are usually open on the Friday before. The New York Stock Exchange sets its own calendar: it closes for Good Friday, which is not a federal holiday, and stays open on Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Check each institution's published schedule.
Does this calendar include state holidays or Inauguration Day?
No. It lists only the eleven permanent federal holidays from New Year's Day to Christmas, with weekend observance applied. Inauguration Day, a holiday only for federal employees in the Washington, DC area every four years, is not shown. State holidays such as Cesar Chavez Day or Patriots' Day, and extra closures declared by executive order, also need to be added from your state or employer calendar.
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