US Federal Holidays
Plan your PTO around federal holidays. View holiday calendars by year and maximize your time off.
Holiday Calendars by Year
2026 Federal Holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Monday) |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Monday) |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Monday) |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Friday) |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 (Saturday) - Observed July 3, 2026 (Friday) |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Monday) |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Monday) |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 (Friday) |
Holiday Planning for Employers
Paid vs Unpaid Holidays
There is no federal requirement for private employers to provide paid holidays. However, most employers offer 6-10 paid holidays per year as a standard benefit.
Holiday Pay Policies
Establish clear policies for holiday pay, including eligibility requirements, pay rates for working holidays, and how holidays falling on weekends are observed.
Floating Holidays
Consider offering floating holidays to accommodate diverse religious and cultural observances not on the standard calendar.
State Holidays
Some states have additional holidays. If you have employees in multiple states, be aware of state-specific observances.
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