🇺🇸 U.S. Federal Holidays Checker for Any Year Online
List the 11 U.S. federal holidays for any year online for free. See each holiday with its observed date and a quick reference table you can trust.
What is this tool?
This tool lists the 11 U.S. federal holidays for any year, with their observed dates.How it works
It calculates each holiday from its fixed date or weekday rule and applies the standard observance rule (Saturday → Friday, Sunday → Monday).Federal holidays at a glance
The 11 U.S. federal holidays and how each is set.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3rd Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | 3rd Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | 2nd Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
Observance rule
How observed dates are decided.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Falls on Saturday | Observed on Friday |
| Falls on Sunday | Observed on Monday |
How to use
- Enter a value, choose a unit, see the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in the U.S.?
There are 11 federally recognized holidays, though not every state treats them all as days off.
What is the observance rule?
If a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday, on the following Monday.
Are federal holidays days off everywhere?
They apply to federal employees and D.C.; state governments and private employers decide separately.
Tips & Advice
Federal holidays apply to federal employees; state and private holidays may differ.Related Tools
Sources & References
Last reviewed: September 2026.
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – Federal Holidays.
Limitations
Lists the 11 federal holidays established by 5 U.S.C. 6103 and applies the standard observance rule for federal employees (a Saturday holiday is observed on the preceding Friday, a Sunday holiday on the following Monday). Many private employers and some states observe different days, and the President may declare additional days by executive order. Confirm dates with your employer or agency.