Public Holidays in the United States 2026
A list of the national public holidays in the United States for 2026, with the date and weekday for each.
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How many public holidays are there in the United States in 2026?
There are 12 national public holidays in the United States in 2026. The exact count and individual dates can vary by state or region, because some holidays are observed only locally. Public holidays are tracked separately from paid leave entitlement: when a holiday falls on a working day, it is normally not deducted from an employee's leave balance. For workforce planning, what matters is which holidays fall on working days, since those reduce the number of available working days in the year. The table below lists the national public holidays with their date and weekday. Always confirm regional variations for the specific location you are planning for.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
| Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day (substitute) |
| Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Source: Calendarific (national holidays), fetched and cached server-side. Regional holidays are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays are in the United States in 2026?
- 12 national public holidays. Regional holidays may add more.
- Do public holidays count as paid leave?
- No. Public holidays are tracked separately from paid leave entitlement and are normally not deducted from a leave balance.
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