US Holidays 2026 Calendar | Federal & Non-Federal Holidays List

Here are the dates of 2026 federal holidays, according to the Office of Personnel Management. US 2026 federal and non- federal holidays, See full list of dates for Easter, Memorial Day, Washington's Birthday, Columbus Day and more.

List of Holidays in USA 2026

The United States of America, commonly known as the United States (U.S.), is a country located in North America and consists of 50 states. Citizens of the U.S. enjoy rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the country. In addition to these rights, people also observe several public holidays throughout the year. Holidays play an important role in everyday life, providing time for rest, celebration, and spending quality moments with family and friends. In the United States, the list of nationally recognized public holidays is known as federal holidays.

A federal holiday in the United States is a public holiday officially designated by the U.S. government. These holidays are established by the United States Congress. On federal holidays, federal government offices are closed and federal employees receive paid leave. Many banks, schools, post offices, and other institutions are also closed, and stock market trading is usually suspended. The authority to declare a federal holiday rests with Congress. In 2026, the citizens of the United States observe 11 federal holidays. If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday, while holidays falling on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday.

The list of holidays and observances in the United States for the year 2026 is provided below.

2026 US Non-Federal Holidays

Other Popular U.S. Holidays & Observances

State-Specific Holidays in the United States