US Federal Holidays 2026 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Fri 2 Jan and you're free from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. United States has 11 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2026 at a glance
- New Year's Day Thu 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Fri 2 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon 19 Jan National
Book 1 day (Fri 16 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 16 Jan – Mon 19 Jan)
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See this bridge- Presidents Day Mon 16 Feb National
Book 1 day (Fri 13 Feb) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 13 Feb – Mon 16 Feb)
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See this bridge- Memorial Day Mon 25 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 22 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May)
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See this bridge- Juneteenth National Independence Day Fri 19 Jun National
Book 1 day (Thu 18 Jun) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 18 Jun – Sun 21 Jun)
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See this bridge- Independence Day (observed) Fri 3 Jul National
Book 1 day (Thu 2 Jul) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 2 Jul – Sun 5 Jul)
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See this bridge- Labour Day Mon 7 Sep National
Book 1 day (Fri 4 Sep) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 4 Sep – Mon 7 Sep)
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See this bridge- Columbus Day Mon 12 Oct National
Book 1 day (Fri 9 Oct) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 9 Oct – Mon 12 Oct)
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See this bridge- Veterans Day Wed 11 Nov National
Book 2 days (Mon 9 Nov & Tue 10 Nov) get 5 days off in a row (Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov)
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See this bridge- Thanksgiving Day Thu 26 Nov National
Book 1 day (Fri 27 Nov) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
Book 1 day (Thu 24 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
Book 4 days (Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgeBook 1 day (Thu 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 40 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 56 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 71 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2026
Day-off calculations use federal public holidays. State-only holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day passed
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day passed
Book off: Fri 16 Jan
Book off: Mon 12 Jan – Fri 16 Jan
Presidents Day passed
Book off: Fri 13 Feb
Book off: Mon 9 Feb – Fri 13 Feb
Memorial Day passed
Book off: Fri 22 May
Book off: Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May
Juneteenth National Independence Day passed
Book off: Thu 18 Jun
Book off: Fri 12 Jun – Thu 18 Jun
Independence Day (observed) passed
Book off: Thu 2 Jul
Book off: Fri 26 Jun – Thu 2 Jul
Labour Day passed
Book off: Fri 4 Sep
Book off: Mon 31 Aug – Fri 4 Sep
Columbus Day
Book off: Fri 9 Oct
Book off: Mon 5 Oct – Fri 9 Oct
Veterans Day
Book off: Mon 9 Nov & Tue 10 Nov
Book off: Fri 6 Nov – Fri 13 Nov
Thanksgiving Day
Book off: Fri 27 Nov
Book off: Fri 20 Nov – Fri 27 Nov
Christmas Day
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day & New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
All US public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | National |
| Mon 19 Jan 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | National |
| Thu 12 Feb 2026 | Lincoln's Birthday | Not a general day off (Observance) |
| Mon 16 Feb 2026 | Presidents Day | National |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Regional: 11 regions |
| Fri 8 May 2026 | Truman Day | Not a general day off (Authorities, School) |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Memorial Day | National |
| Fri 19 Jun 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | National |
| Fri 3 Jul 2026 | Independence Day (observed) | National |
| Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Labour Day | National |
| Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Columbus Day | National |
| Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | Regional: 19 regions |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day | National |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
There are 11 national public holidays in United States in 2026, plus 2 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in United States in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Thu 24 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027.
What is the best bridge day in United States in 2026?
Book off Fri 2 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Sun 4 Jan 2026.