US Federal Holidays Calendar for 2026

The next federal holiday is Veterans Day, observed on November 11, 2026. Federal offices, banks, and post offices are typically closed on this day.

If the holiday falls on a weekend, it is usually observed on the nearest weekday. The calendar above shows official observed dates based on federal guidelines.

Some do, like July 4th, Christmas, and Veterans Day. But others move around because they’re tied to a weekday. For example, Memorial Day is always the last Monday in May, not a specific date.

Simple answer: none have been officially assigned to April. Congress just hasn’t picked any holidays in that month. So there’s a long stretch from Presidents’ Day in February to Memorial Day at the end of May with no federal holidays in between.

Yes. If it’s a scheduled workday, employees get paid time off. And if they’re required to work - like essential workers - they get extra pay and usually earn a future day off too.

They can, but it’s not automatic. Employees can request time off for religious observances, as long as they make up the hours at another time. Most agencies allow it unless it causes a disruption.

It’s a special day declared when a president passes away. Most federal offices close, and non-essential employees get the day off. Essential workers still have to report, but they get paid extra and often get a makeup day off later.

Not always. While states recognize the 11 federal holidays, they can also have their own. These often reflect local traditions, history, or regional events.

Yes, and many do. Some states celebrate things like Patriots’ Day or César Chávez Day. These aren’t recognized at the federal level but can still mean time off depending on the state.

• Good Friday – Connecticut, North Dakota
• César Chávez Day – California
• Prince Kūhiō Day – Hawaii
• Patriots’ Day – Massachusetts, Maine
• Confederate Memorial Day – Alabama, Mississippi

A floating holiday is a personal day that employees can take anytime during the year - often for things like birthdays, cultural events, or local observances.

Yes. It became a federal holiday in 2021 and is celebrated every June 19th to mark the end of slavery in the U.S.

No. It’s not on the federal calendar. Some states give employees the day off, but federal workers need to use personal leave if they want it off.

No. It’s not observed at the federal level, but a few states do treat it as a public holiday - like Connecticut and North Dakota.

Usually no. Sometimes, the President gives federal employees the day off by executive order - but that changes year to year and isn’t guaranteed.

Only in the Washington, D.C. area. It happens every four years on January 20th, and federal workers in that region typically get the day off.