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Published on 2026-01-05

By BaseCalendar Editorial Team

2026 USA Holidays Calendar | Federal Holidays & Observances Guide

Complete guide to all 2026 US federal holidays, observances, and state holidays. Free printable calendar with holidays marked. Plan your year around key dates.

Planning your 2026 schedule around US federal holidays is essential for maximizing vacation time, avoiding scheduling conflicts, and making the most of long weekends. This comprehensive guide covers every federal holiday, key observance, and state-specific holiday in 2026, with links to free printable calendars.

2026 US Federal Holidays (Official)

HolidayDateDay
New Year's DayJanuary 1Thursday
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19Monday
Presidents' DayFebruary 16Monday
Memorial DayMay 25Monday
JuneteenthJune 19Friday
Independence DayJuly 4Saturday
Labor DaySeptember 7Monday
Columbus DayOctober 12Monday
Veterans DayNovember 11Wednesday
ThanksgivingNovember 26Thursday
Christmas DayDecember 25Friday

View the full interactive calendar: 2026 USA Holiday Calendar

How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2026

Strategic use of PTO around federal holidays can turn a few vacation days into extended breaks:

  • New Year's: Take Jan 2 (Fri) off for a 4-day weekend
  • MLK Jr. Day: Already a Monday — 3-day weekend built in
  • Memorial Day: Take May 26-29 off for a 9-day break
  • Juneteenth + July 4: Take June 22-July 3 off for a 16-day summer break
  • Thanksgiving: Take Nov 23-25 and Nov 27 off for 9 consecutive days

Use our Vacation Calculator to plan your PTO and our Working Days Calculator to count business days.

Download Your 2026 Calendar with US Holidays

Key Observances in 2026

Beyond federal holidays, mark these popular observances on your printable calendar:

  • Valentine's Day — February 14 (Countdown)
  • Easter — April 5 (Details)
  • Mother's Day — May 10
  • Father's Day — June 21
  • Halloween — October 31 (Countdown)

FAQ

How many federal holidays are there in the US in 2026?

There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. Federal employees get these days off, and most banks, post offices, and government offices close.

Which 2026 holidays fall on weekends?

Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday. When a federal holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is typically observed as the day off.

Where can I download a free 2026 calendar with all US holidays?

Visit our USA Holiday Calendar or download from our printable calendar page.

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