Holiday calendar

Public holidays in United States

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around United States's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in United States

Monday 12 OctoberColumbus Day
Saturday 31 OctoberHalloween
Wednesday 11 NovemberVeterans Day
Thursday 26 NovemberThanksgiving Day
Friday 27 NovemberDay after Thanksgiving Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Monday 18 January 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sunday 14 February 2027Valentine's Day
Monday 15 February 2027Washington's Birthday
Wednesday 17 March 2027St. Patrick's Day
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday
Thursday 15 April 2027Tax Day
Wednesday 21 April 2027Administrative Professionals Day
Sunday 9 May 2027Mother's Day
Monday 31 May 2027Memorial Day
Friday 18 June 2027Juneteenth (substitute day)
Saturday 19 June 2027Juneteenth
Sunday 20 June 2027Father's Day
Sunday 4 July 2027Independence Day
Monday 5 July 2027Independence Day (substitute day)
Monday 6 September 2027Labour Day · Labor Day

All 2026 holidays in United States

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Monday 19 JanuaryMartin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday 14 FebruaryValentine's Day
Monday 16 FebruaryWashington's Birthday
Tuesday 17 MarchSt. Patrick's Day
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday
Wednesday 15 AprilTax Day
Wednesday 22 AprilAdministrative Professionals Day
Sunday 10 MayMother's Day
Monday 25 MayMemorial Day
Friday 19 JuneJuneteenth
Sunday 21 JuneFather's Day
Friday 3 JulyIndependence Day (substitute day)
Saturday 4 JulyIndependence Day
Monday 7 SeptemberLabour Day · Labor Day
Monday 12 OctoberColumbus Day
Saturday 31 OctoberHalloween
Wednesday 11 NovemberVeterans Day
Thursday 26 NovemberThanksgiving Day
Friday 27 NovemberDay after Thanksgiving Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve

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Flights & hotels for United States

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in United States?

Columbus Day — Monday 12 October.

How many public holidays does United States have?

United States has 22 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in United States?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting United States during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in United States?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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