Holidays in October 2026
- Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day (federal holiday, passed)
- Saturday, October 31 – Halloween (observance)
Upcoming holidays and observances
The next 12 months from October 19, 2026. Days off are marked “Federal holiday”:
| Holiday | Date | Days left | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) | 12 | Observance |
| Diwali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sun) | 20 | Observance |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 (Wed) | 23 | Federal holiday |
| Thanksgiving | Nov 26, 2026 (Thu) | 38 | Federal holiday |
| Black Friday | Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | 39 | Observance |
| Cyber Monday | Nov 30, 2026 (Mon) | 42 | Observance |
| Hanukkah | Dec 5, 2026 (Sat) | 47 | Observance |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 (Thu) | 66 | Observance |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 (Fri) | 67 | Federal holiday |
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2026 (Thu) | 73 | Observance |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 (Fri) | 74 | Federal holiday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 (Mon) | 91 | Federal holiday |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 6, 2027 (Sat) | 110 | Observance |
| Valentine’s Day | Feb 14, 2027 (Sun) | 118 | Observance |
| Presidents’ Day | Feb 15, 2027 (Mon) | 119 | Federal holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 (Wed) | 142 | Observance |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Mar 17, 2027 (Wed) | 149 | Observance |
| Holi | Mar 23, 2027 (Tue) | 155 | Observance |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 (Fri) | 158 | Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) | 160 | Observance |
| Earth Day | Apr 22, 2027 (Thu) | 185 | Observance |
| Mother’s Day | May 9, 2027 (Sun) | 202 | Observance |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 210 | Observance |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | 224 | Federal holiday |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2027 (Sat) | 243 | Federal holiday |
| Father’s Day | Jun 20, 2027 (Sun) | 244 | Observance |
| Fourth of July | Jul 4, 2027 (Sun) | 258 | Federal holiday |
| Labor Day | Sep 6, 2027 (Mon) | 322 | Federal holiday |
| Columbus Day | Oct 11, 2027 (Mon) | 357 | Federal holiday |
2026 federal holidays in the United States
11 federal holidays, 11 on weekdays. Dates are the days off.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 16 | Presidents’ Day |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth |
| Friday, July 3 | Fourth of July (falls on Saturday, July 4) |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12 | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in 2026
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day: take Friday off for 4 days
- Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day: Saturday to Monday
- Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth: Friday to Sunday
- Friday, July 3 – Fourth of July: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, September 7 – Labor Day: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day: Saturday to Monday
- Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving: take Friday off for 4 days
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday
2027 federal holidays in the United States
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 15 | Presidents’ Day |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 18 | Juneteenth (falls on Saturday, June 19) |
| Monday, July 5 | Fourth of July (falls on Sunday, July 4) |
| Monday, September 6 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 11 | Columbus Day |
| Thursday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 25 | Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 24 | Christmas Day (falls on Saturday, December 25) |
| Friday, December 31 | New Year’s Day (falls on Saturday, January 1) |
Working days in 2026
| Year | Weekdays | Federal holidays on weekdays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
| 2027 | 261 | 12 | 249 |
To count working days between any two dates with these holidays left out, use the Business Days Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the United States have in 2026?
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2026, and 11 of them fall on a weekday. The 11 federal holidays set by Congress (5 U.S.C. 6103). States and employers may add more.
What is the next public holiday in the United States?
Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in 23 days.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A federal holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before; one on a Sunday is observed on the Monday after.
How many working days are there in 2026?
2026 has 261 weekdays. Taking off the 11 federal holidays on weekdays leaves 250 working days, before regional and company holidays.