US Federal Holidays 2026

Federal Public Holidays and Observances Released by US Government

Government & Banking Closures 2026

This directory represents the official schedule of federal public holidays recognized across the United States. On these dates, non-essential federal government agencies are closed, and commercial banking institutions follow the Federal Reserve holiday closure schedule. This includes New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Federal Observation Rules (5 U.S.C. § 6103)

Under federal statutory observation rules, when an official public holiday falls on a Saturday, federal agencies and commercial financial institutions generally observe it on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is officially observed on the following Monday. This ensures standard long-weekend schedules for federal employees, courts, and financial clearing networks across all 50 US States.

Impact on Private Industry and Commercial Operations

While federal public holidays are legally binding for the United States government and postal distribution networks, private enterprises and state agencies independently establish their operational schedules. Essential transportation, emergency services, and private hospitality sectors may remain active. Visitors and businesses are encouraged to confirm localized banking cut-off times and logistics windows across holiday observation weekends.