United States: public holidays, long weekends, and school breaks
Which 2026 holidays actually give you time off in United States, and where a single leave day buys you a four-day weekend.
United States observes one public holidays in 2026, of which one fall on a working day.
- United States has 1 public holidays in 2026.
- None of them fall on a weekend, so every holiday gives you a day off work.
- 1 already fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend for no leave at all.
Best long weekends
View allGood Friday
Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
Truman Day
May 6, 2026 to May 9, 2026
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026
Independence Day
Jul 1, 2026 to Jul 4, 2026
Veterans Day
Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 23, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026
Public holiday snapshot
Full calendar| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | BANK |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | BANK |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Lincoln's Birthday | OBSERVANCE |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Presidents Day(Washington's Birthday) | BANK |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | REGIONAL |
| May 8, 2026 | Truman Day | NATIONAL |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | BANK |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | BANK |
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United States holiday questions, answered
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
United States has 1 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a working day and 0 fall on a weekend.
Which United States holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
In 2026, no public holiday in United States falls on a weekend — all 1 land on working days.
Plan your time off in United States
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