U.S. Federal Holidays (2025 & 2026)
Here’s a simple list of federal holidays for 2025 and 2026, including observed dates when a holiday lands on a weekend. Use it when you need true business days for deadlines, payroll, shipping, or SLAs. Updated 2025
Observed rules: If the actual holiday falls on a Saturday, it’s observed on the previous Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it’s observed on the following Monday.
2025 Federal Holidays
| Holiday | Actual Date | Day | Observed Date | Observed Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2025 | Wed | Jan 1, 2025 | Wed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 20, 2025 | Mon | — | — |
| Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) | Feb 17, 2025 | Mon | — | — |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Mon | — | — |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Jun 19, 2025 | Thu | Jun 19, 2025 | Thu |
| Independence Day | Jul 4, 2025 | Fri | Jul 4, 2025 | Fri |
| Labor Day | Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | — | — |
| Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many areas) | Oct 13, 2025 | Mon | — | — |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | Nov 11, 2025 | Tue |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 27, 2025 | Thu | Nov 27, 2025 | Thu |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thu | Dec 25, 2025 | Thu |
2026 Federal Holidays
| Holiday | Actual Date | Day | Observed Date | Observed Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | Jan 1, 2026 | Thu |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 19, 2026 | Mon | — | — |
| Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) | Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | — | — |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Mon | — | — |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | Jun 19, 2026 | Fri |
| Independence Day | Jul 4, 2026 | Sat | Jul 3, 2026 | Fri |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | — | — |
| Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many areas) | Oct 12, 2026 | Mon | — | — |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | Nov 11, 2026 | Wed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | Thu | Nov 26, 2026 | Thu |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri |
Heads up: Some offices and states follow their own holiday rules. When in doubt, check your company calendar.
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Page last updated: 2025