Public Holidays in United States 2026
All nationwide public holidays in United States for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in United States 2026
The United States has 11 federal public holidays in 2026, observed across all 50 states and D.C. Individual states may designate their own additional holidays. The table below lists all federal holidays for 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Regional Holidays by State
Beyond the nationwide holidays, many states observe additional public holidays. The total number ranges from 10 to 14 per year depending on your state. View the complete holiday calendar for each state:
- Alabama – 13 holidays
- Alaska – 12 holidays
- Arizona – 12 holidays
- Arkansas – 11 holidays
- California – 12 holidays
- Colorado – 11 holidays
- Connecticut – 13 holidays
- Delaware – 11 holidays
- District of Columbia – 12 holidays
- Florida – 11 holidays
- Georgia – 12 holidays
- Hawaii – 14 holidays
- Idaho – 12 holidays
- Illinois – 13 holidays
- Indiana – 13 holidays
- Iowa – 11 holidays
- Kansas – 11 holidays
- Kentucky – 13 holidays
- Louisiana – 13 holidays
- Maine – 12 holidays
- Maryland – 11 holidays
- Massachusetts – 12 holidays
- Michigan – 13 holidays
- Minnesota – 11 holidays
- Mississippi – 11 holidays
- Missouri – 13 holidays
- Montana – 11 holidays
- Nebraska – 13 holidays
- Nevada – 12 holidays
- New Hampshire – 13 holidays
- New Jersey – 12 holidays
- New Mexico – 10 holidays
- New York – 12 holidays
- North Carolina – 13 holidays
- North Dakota – 12 holidays
- Ohio – 11 holidays
- Oklahoma – 13 holidays
- Oregon – 10 holidays
- Pennsylvania – 12 holidays
- Rhode Island – 11 holidays
- South Carolina – 14 holidays
- South Dakota – 10 holidays
- Tennessee – 13 holidays
- Texas – 12 holidays
- Utah – 12 holidays
- Vermont – 12 holidays
- Virginia – 12 holidays
- Washington – 10 holidays
- West Virginia – 13 holidays
- Wisconsin – 12 holidays
- Wyoming – 10 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in United States 2026
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. United States's 2026 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2026
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 16 (Friday) – Take one day off before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19) for a 4-day weekend from January 16 to 19.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before George Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- November 27 (Friday) – Take one day off after Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) for a 4-day weekend from November 26 to 29.
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- Automatic sync with Microsoft Teams & Outlook – Public holidays appear in your team calendar without any manual entry. Select United States (or any of 250+ countries) and holidays are added automatically.
- Regional holidays included – absentify recognizes state-specific holidays. Everyone sees the correct days off for their location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
United States has 11 public holidays in 2026 that are observed nationwide across all 51 states. Depending on which state you live or work in, there can be up to 14 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2026 are: January 2, January 16, February 13. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The United States public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
absentify lets you select your specific state during setup. The system then automatically includes both the nationwide holidays and any additional regional holidays for that state in your team calendar. This ensures every team member sees the correct holidays for their location.