Holiday library
Every day has a story.
The next date, the history, what’s open and how to plan, for 22 U.S. holidays and observances. Federal holidays are labeled; observances don’t usually bring a day off.
Observance
Halloween
October 31
Saturday, October 31, 2026Civic observance
Election Day
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Tuesday, November 3, 2026Federal holiday
Veterans Day
November 11
Wednesday, November 11, 2026Federal holiday
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November
Thursday, November 26, 2026Observance
Black Friday
Friday after Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2026Observance
Christmas Eve
December 24
Thursday, December 24, 2026Federal holiday
Christmas Day
December 25
Friday, December 25, 2026Observance
New Year’s Eve
December 31
Thursday, December 31, 2026Federal holiday
New Year’s Day
January 1
Friday, January 1, 2027Federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Third Monday in January
Monday, January 18, 2027Observance
Valentine’s Day
February 14
Sunday, February 14, 2027Federal holiday
Washington’s Birthday
Third Monday in February
Monday, February 15, 2027Observance
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
Wednesday, March 17, 2027Religious observance
Good Friday
Friday before Easter Sunday
Friday, March 26, 2027Religious observance
Easter Sunday
First Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21
Sunday, March 28, 2027Observance
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May
Sunday, May 9, 2027Federal holiday
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday, May 31, 2027Federal holiday
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19
Saturday, June 19, 2027Observance
Father’s Day
Third Sunday in June
Sunday, June 20, 2027Federal holiday
Independence Day
July 4
Sunday, July 4, 2027Federal holiday
Labor Day
First Monday in September
Monday, September 6, 2027Federal holiday
Columbus Day
Second Monday in October
Monday, October 11, 2027Looking for a full year?
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