USA Federal Holidays Schedule 2026 & 2027
This schedule follows the official guidelines set by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under 5 U.S.C. 6103. These dates determine when federal government offices are closed and when USPS mail delivery is suspended.
2026 Federal Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01 | Thursday |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 19 | Monday |
| Washington's Birthday | Feb 16 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | July 04 Observed July 03 | Saturday |
| Labor Day | Sept 07 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | Oct 12 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Friday |
💡 The "Observed" Rule
If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, for most federal employees, the preceding Friday is the observed holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. In 2026, this applies to Independence Day (July 4).
2027 Federal Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01 | Friday |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 18 | Monday |
| Washington's Birthday | Feb 15 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19 Observed June 18 | Saturday |
| Independence Day | July 04 Observed July 05 | Sunday |
| Labor Day | Sept 06 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | Oct 11 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 25 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 Observed Dec 24 | Saturday |
USA Federal Holidays FAQ
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is usually observed on the preceding Friday. For example, in 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday and is observed on Friday, July 3rd.
Yes, January 20, 2027, is Inauguration Day. It is a federal holiday for federal employees in the Washington, D.C. area.