The 11 federal holidays
- New Year's Day – January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – third Monday in January
- Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) – third Monday in February
- Memorial Day – last Monday in May
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19
- Independence Day – July 4
- Labor Day – first Monday in September
- Columbus Day – second Monday in October
- Veterans Day – November 11
- Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday in November
- Christmas Day – December 25
Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in the US?
There are 11 federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Do private employers have to give federal holidays off?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal employees and federal offices. Private employers decide their own holiday schedule, and most offer six to eight paid holidays.
Why is a holiday sometimes on a different day?
When a fixed-date holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday; when it falls on a Sunday it is observed on Monday. The list above shows the observed day.