Quick Answer
United States has 87 long weekends entries in 2026. april is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Long Weekends in United States for 2026 give you a practical planning layer you can use immediately. This page combines real calendar data with time-off guidance, internal links, and related pages so you can move from date research to a real travel or PTO decision without opening multiple tools.
Total entries
87
Planning year
2026
Best month
april
4 days off with 1 leave days
Data table
| Window | Days Off | Leave Days | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday 1 apr 2026 to 4 apr 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Truman Day 6 mei 2026 to 9 mei 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day 17 jun 2026 to 20 jun 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Independence Day 1 jul 2026 to 4 jul 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Veterans Day 6 nov 2026 to 9 nov 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Christmas Day 23 dec 2026 to 26 dec 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Lincoln's Birthday 6 feb 2026 to 10 feb 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2.5x |
| Lincoln's Birthday + Presidents Day 10 feb 2026 to 14 feb 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2.5x |
| Thanksgiving Day 20 nov 2026 to 24 nov 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2.5x |
| Thanksgiving Day 24 nov 2026 to 28 nov 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2.5x |
| Lincoln's Birthday + Presidents Day 6 feb 2026 to 14 feb 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Good Friday 27 mrt 2026 to 4 apr 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Truman Day 1 mei 2026 to 9 mei 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day 12 jun 2026 to 20 jun 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Independence Day 26 jun 2026 to 4 jul 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Veterans Day 6 nov 2026 to 14 nov 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Thanksgiving Day 20 nov 2026 to 28 nov 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Christmas Day 18 dec 2026 to 26 dec 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Good Friday 27 mrt 2026 to 1 apr 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Truman Day 1 mei 2026 to 6 mei 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day 12 jun 2026 to 17 jun 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Independence Day 26 jun 2026 to 1 jul 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Veterans Day 9 nov 2026 to 14 nov 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Christmas Day 18 dec 2026 to 23 dec 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2025 to 3 jan 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2.0x |
| Good Friday 1 apr 2026 to 11 apr 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Truman Day 6 mei 2026 to 16 mei 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day 17 jun 2026 to 27 jun 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Independence Day 1 jul 2026 to 11 jul 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Veterans Day 30 okt 2026 to 9 nov 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 2 jan 2026 to 10 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 9 jan 2026 to 17 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 16 jan 2026 to 24 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 23 jan 2026 to 31 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 30 jan 2026 to 7 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Presidents Day 13 feb 2026 to 21 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 20 feb 2026 to 28 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 27 feb 2026 to 7 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 6 mrt 2026 to 14 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 mrt 2026 to 21 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 20 mrt 2026 to 28 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 3 apr 2026 to 11 apr 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 apr 2026 to 18 apr 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 17 apr 2026 to 25 apr 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 24 apr 2026 to 2 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 8 mei 2026 to 16 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Memorial Day 15 mei 2026 to 23 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Memorial Day 22 mei 2026 to 30 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 29 mei 2026 to 6 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 5 jun 2026 to 13 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 19 jun 2026 to 27 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 3 jul 2026 to 11 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 jul 2026 to 18 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 17 jul 2026 to 25 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 24 jul 2026 to 1 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 31 jul 2026 to 8 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 7 aug 2026 to 15 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 14 aug 2026 to 22 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 21 aug 2026 to 29 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 28 aug 2026 to 5 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 4 sep 2026 to 12 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 11 sep 2026 to 19 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 18 sep 2026 to 26 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 25 sep 2026 to 3 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day 2 okt 2026 to 10 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day 9 okt 2026 to 17 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 16 okt 2026 to 24 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 23 okt 2026 to 31 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 30 okt 2026 to 7 nov 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 nov 2026 to 21 nov 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 27 nov 2026 to 5 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 4 dec 2026 to 12 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 11 dec 2026 to 19 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Lincoln's Birthday 30 jan 2026 to 10 feb 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1.7x |
| Lincoln's Birthday + Presidents Day 10 feb 2026 to 21 feb 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1.7x |
| Thanksgiving Day 13 nov 2026 to 24 nov 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1.7x |
| Thanksgiving Day 24 nov 2026 to 5 dec 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1.7x |
| Good Friday 20 mrt 2026 to 1 apr 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Truman Day 24 apr 2026 to 6 mei 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day 5 jun 2026 to 17 jun 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Independence Day 19 jun 2026 to 1 jul 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Veterans Day 9 nov 2026 to 21 nov 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Christmas Day 11 dec 2026 to 23 dec 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Christmas Day 18 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Christmas Day 23 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1.6x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2025 to 10 jan 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1.6x |
| Weekend Extension 25 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1.5x |
Why this page matters
It turns United States 2026 calendar data into a single planning reference instead of a raw list of dates.
It shows where long weekends connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 4 days off with 1 leave days.
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Best months to plan around
april is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
Use the linked leave-planner variants to test how many days off you can unlock around 2026 dates.
Compare United States with nearby countries if you want to benchmark calendar quality before booking.
Tips to maximize holidays
Start with the official long weekends dates and then branch into long weekends and leave-planner pages.
Prioritize months where holidays sit next to weekends or cluster together.
Use the related opportunities block below to keep building a deeper annual plan.
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