United States 2026 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
11 daysPublic holidays
8 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Jan 17 – Jan 19）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2026
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 (Sat) – Jan 19 (Mon) | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | View month |
| Feb 14 (Sat) – Feb 16 (Mon) | 3 days | Washington's Birthday | View month |
| May 23 (Sat) – May 25 (Mon) | 3 days | Memorial Day | View month |
| Jun 19 (Fri) – Jun 21 (Sun) | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day | View month |
| Jul 3 (Fri) – Jul 5 (Sun) | 3 days | Independence Day (Observed) | View month |
| Sep 5 (Sat) – Sep 7 (Mon) | 3 days | Labor Day | View month |
| Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) | 3 days | Columbus Day | View month |
| Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun) | 3 days | Christmas Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2026
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Jan 16 → 4-day break (Jan 16 – Jan 19)
- Take leave Take Feb 13 → 4-day break (Feb 13 – Feb 16)
- Take leave Take May 22 → 4-day break (May 22 – May 25)
- Take leave Take Jun 18 → 4-day break (Jun 18 – Jun 21)
- Take leave Take Jul 2 → 4-day break (Jul 2 – Jul 5)
- Take leave Take Sep 4 → 4-day break (Sep 4 – Sep 7)
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Washington's Birthday |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Jul 3 | Fri | Independence Day (Observed) |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2026
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
11 public holidays in total, forming 8 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2026?
The longest break runs Jan 17 to Jan 19, 3 days in total (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2026?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2026?
One of the best: take Jan 16 (1 day(s)) to stretch into a 4-day break from Jan 16 to Jan 19. See the leave planner above.