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Long weekends in United States 2026

Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using United States’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 2 off

4-day breakBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fri, Jan 16–Mon, Jan 19, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 16 off

4-day breakWashington's Birthday

Fri, Feb 13–Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Take Fri, Feb 13 off

4-day breakMemorial Day

Fri, May 22–Mon, May 25, 2026

Take Fri, May 22 off

4-day breakJuneteenth National Independence Day

Thu, Jun 18–Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Take Thu, Jun 18 off

4-day breakIndependence Day (observed)

Thu, Jul 2–Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Take Thu, Jul 2 off

4-day breakLabor Day

Fri, Sep 4–Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Take Fri, Sep 4 off

4-day breakColumbus Day

Fri, Oct 9–Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Take Fri, Oct 9 off

4-day breakThanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 26–Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Take Fri, Nov 27 off

4-day breakChristmas Day

Thu, Dec 24–Sun, Dec 27, 2026

Take Thu, Dec 24 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Federal holidays apply nationwide to federal offices, but state holidays, school calendars and private-employer schedules can differ. Regional dates are not automatically treated as non-working days.

Plan with the exact date

For cross-state calls, always select the actual city and date: daylight-saving rules and zone boundaries matter more than the country label.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. Observed federal holidays for federal employees; state and private-employer schedules can differ.

Primary source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management federal holiday schedules. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.

Frequently asked questions

How are United States long weekends calculated?

The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.

Are regional holidays included?

Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.

Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?

No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.