SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     US Federal Holidays 2026: All 50 States & DC
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/2026/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   The 11 US federal holidays in 2026, with observed dates, plus holiday pages for all 50 states and DC with state holidays, long weekends and free calendar downloads.

# US Federal Holidays 2026

The 11 federal holidays in 2026, plus holiday pages for every state. Private employers don't have to give federal holidays.

Last updated on Nov 1, 2026.

## Find your state

| State | State holidays in 2026 |
|---|---|
| [Alabama](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/alabama/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Alaska](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/alaska/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Arizona](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/arizona/2026/) | 11 federal holidays |
| [Arkansas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/arkansas/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [California](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/california/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Colorado](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/colorado/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Connecticut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/connecticut/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Delaware](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/delaware/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [District of Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/district-of-columbia/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Florida](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/florida/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Georgia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/georgia/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Hawaii](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/hawaii/2026/) | 11 federal + 5 state holidays |
| [Idaho](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/idaho/2026/) | 11 federal holidays |
| [Illinois](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/illinois/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Indiana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/indiana/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Iowa](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/iowa/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Kansas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/kansas/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Kentucky](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/kentucky/2026/) | 11 federal + 5 state holidays |
| [Louisiana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/louisiana/2026/) | 11 federal + 8 state holidays |
| [Maine](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/maine/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Maryland](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/maryland/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Massachusetts](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/massachusetts/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Michigan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/michigan/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Minnesota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/minnesota/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Mississippi](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/mississippi/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Missouri](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/missouri/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Montana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/montana/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Nebraska](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/nebraska/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Nevada](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/nevada/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [New Hampshire](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-hampshire/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [New Jersey](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-jersey/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [New Mexico](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-mexico/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [New York](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-york/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [North Carolina](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/north-carolina/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [North Dakota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/north-dakota/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Ohio](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/ohio/2026/) | 11 federal holidays |
| [Oklahoma](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/oklahoma/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [Oregon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/oregon/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Pennsylvania](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/pennsylvania/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Rhode Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/rhode-island/2026/) | 11 federal + 2 state holidays |
| [South Carolina](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/south-carolina/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [South Dakota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/south-dakota/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Tennessee](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/tennessee/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Texas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/texas/2026/) | 11 federal + 10 state holidays |
| [Utah](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/utah/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [Vermont](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/vermont/2026/) | 11 federal + 3 state holidays |
| [Virginia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/virginia/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Washington](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/washington/2026/) | 11 federal + 1 state holiday |
| [West Virginia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/west-virginia/2026/) | 11 federal + 6 state holidays |
| [Wisconsin](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/wisconsin/2026/) | 11 federal + 4 state holidays |
| [Wyoming](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/wyoming/2026/) | 11 federal holidays |

## Federal holidays in 2026

Federal offices close on these days. Each state sets its own holidays for state offices: pick your state above.

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Notes | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 2026-01-19 | Monday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Washington's Birthday | 2026-02-16 | Monday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Memorial Day | 2026-05-25 | Monday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Juneteenth | 2026-06-19 | Friday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Independence Day | 2026-07-04 | Saturday | Falls on a Saturday. Observed Fri Jul 3 | Not required for private employers |
| Labor Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Columbus Day | 2026-10-12 | Monday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Veterans Day | 2026-11-11 | Wednesday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2026-11-26 | Thursday |  | Not required for private employers |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday |  | Not required for private employers |


## When US teams take time off

The 5 weeks when the most US employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.

- Dec 21 – 27 (Week 52): 2.5× a normal week
- Jun 29 – Jul 5 (Week 27): 1.5× a normal week
- Jul 6 – 12 (Week 28): 1.5× a normal week
- Jul 27 – Aug 2 (Week 31): 1.5× a normal week
- Aug 3 – 9 (Week 32): 1.5× a normal week


## Compare states

| State | State holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alabama](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/alabama/2026/) | 4 | Jefferson Davis' birthday |
| [Alaska](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/alaska/2026/) | 2 | Seward's Day, Alaska Day |
| [Arizona](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/arizona/2026/) | 0 | None |
| [Arkansas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/arkansas/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [California](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/california/2026/) | 3 | Farmworkers Day, Native American Day |
| [Colorado](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/colorado/2026/) | 3 | Frances Xavier Cabrini Day |
| [Connecticut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/connecticut/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [Delaware](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/delaware/2026/) | 4 | Return Day |
| [District of Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/district-of-columbia/2026/) | 2 | Emancipation Day |
| [Florida](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/florida/2026/) | 3 | State office closure (Independence Day) |
| [Georgia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/georgia/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [Hawaii](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/hawaii/2026/) | 5 | Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, Kamehameha Day, Statehood Day, General Election Day |
| [Idaho](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/idaho/2026/) | 0 | None |
| [Illinois](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/illinois/2026/) | 3 | None |
| [Indiana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/indiana/2026/) | 4 | None |
| [Iowa](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/iowa/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Kansas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/kansas/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [Kentucky](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/kentucky/2026/) | 5 | None |
| [Louisiana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/louisiana/2026/) | 8 | Lundi Gras, Acadian Day |
| [Maine](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/maine/2026/) | 3 | None |
| [Maryland](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/maryland/2026/) | 2 | American Indian Heritage Day |
| [Massachusetts](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/massachusetts/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Michigan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/michigan/2026/) | 4 | None |
| [Minnesota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/minnesota/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Mississippi](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/mississippi/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Missouri](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/missouri/2026/) | 2 | Truman Day |
| [Montana](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/montana/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Nebraska](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/nebraska/2026/) | 2 | Arbor Day |
| [Nevada](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/nevada/2026/) | 2 | Nevada Day, Family Day |
| [New Hampshire](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-hampshire/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [New Jersey](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-jersey/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [New Mexico](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-mexico/2026/) | 1 | Presidents' Day (observed) |
| [New York](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/new-york/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [North Carolina](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/north-carolina/2026/) | 4 | Christmas Holiday |
| [North Dakota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/north-dakota/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [Ohio](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/ohio/2026/) | 0 | None |
| [Oklahoma](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/oklahoma/2026/) | 2 | None |
| [Oregon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/oregon/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Pennsylvania](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/pennsylvania/2026/) | 1 | None |
| [Rhode Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/rhode-island/2026/) | 2 | Victory Day |
| [South Carolina](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/south-carolina/2026/) | 4 | None |
| [South Dakota](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/south-dakota/2026/) | 1 | Native Americans' Day |
| [Tennessee](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/tennessee/2026/) | 4 | None |
| [Texas](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/texas/2026/) | 10 | Confederate Heroes Day, Texas Independence Day, Cesar Chavez Day, San Jacinto Day, Lyndon Baines Johnson Day, Yom Kippur |
| [Utah](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/utah/2026/) | 1 | Juneteenth, Pioneer Day |
| [Vermont](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/vermont/2026/) | 3 | Town Meeting Day, Bennington Battle Day |
| [Virginia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/virginia/2026/) | 4 | Day before Thanksgiving (half day) |
| [Washington](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/washington/2026/) | 1 | Native American Heritage Day |
| [West Virginia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/west-virginia/2026/) | 6 | West Virginia Day, Lincoln's Day |
| [Wisconsin](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/wisconsin/2026/) | 4 | None |
| [Wyoming](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/united-states/wyoming/2026/) | 0 | None |


## Frequently asked questions

Q: Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. Juneteenth (June 19) is one of the 11 federal holidays on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management list. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.


Q: Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day (the second Monday in October) is one of the 11 federal holidays on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management list. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.


Q: How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.


Q: Do private employers have to give federal holidays?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal employees. Private employers decide which holidays to give.


Q: Is Juneteenth a state holiday in every state?
No. In 2026, 32 of the 50 states and DC observe Juneteenth as a state holiday. It isn't a state holiday in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wyoming. In California, Vermont and Wisconsin, it's observed only in part. In Utah, state offices observe it on a different day.


Q: Is Columbus Day a state holiday in every state?
No. In 2026, 20 of the 50 states and DC observe Columbus Day as a state holiday. It isn't a state holiday in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming. In California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, it's observed only in part. In Tennessee, state offices observe it on a different day.


Q: Which states give the day after Thanksgiving off?
In 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is a state holiday in 30 of the 50 states and DC: Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. State holidays apply to state government offices; no state requires private employers to give the day off.


Q: What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday. In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday and is observed on Friday, July 3.


## Sources

- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/united-states/us-federal-holidays-2026.csv