Quick Answer
United States has 15 public holidays entries in 2026. January is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Public Holidays 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
15
Planning year
2026
Best month
January
15 official dates
Data table
| 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 | 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 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day | BANK |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labour Day | BANK |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day | REGIONAL |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | REGIONAL |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | BANK |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | BANK |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | BANK |
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 public holidays connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 15 official dates.
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Best months to plan around
January 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 public holidays 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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United States country guide
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Plan your next move from these dates
Use the leave planner, long-weekend pages, and compare pages to turn United States 2026 dates into a concrete strategy.
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