Public holidays in United States 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
What the list covers
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.
Typical weekend
This guide treats Saturday and Sunday as the standard weekend when calculating working days and holiday breaks.
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
Are these all public holidays in United States?
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.
Are regional holidays included for 2026?
This page states its exact geographic scope beside the primary source. Regional and municipal dates outside that scope are not implied.
How often should I recheck 2026 dates?
Recheck before booking travel, running payroll or relying on a date for a legal deadline, especially when holidays are proclamation- or observation-based.