Public Holidays in District of Columbia 2026
All 12 public holidays in District of Columbia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in District of Columbia 2026
District of Columbia has 12 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 3 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, Emancipation Day, Columbus Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Regional |
| Emancipation Day | 04/16/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| 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 | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in District of Columbia 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in District of Columbia for 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.
- April 17 (Friday) – Take one day off after Emancipation Day (Thursday, April 16) for a 4-day weekend from April 16 to 19.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
District of Columbia has 12 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 3 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Emancipation Day, Columbus Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, District of Columbia observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Emancipation Day (April 16), Columbus Day (October 12).
The best bridge days in District of Columbia in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 13 (Friday, before George Washington's Birthday), April 17 (Friday, after Emancipation Day).
Yes. The District of Columbia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.