Who does not like a holiday? It is an opportunity to journey within. It lets you unite with your family and friends or have some me time. On this page, you will find a list of federal holidays for 2024 when you can do one thing or everything.
But do all the federal holidays allow you a paid leave? Which one gives you a day off? You get your answers below.
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2023 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day ** | Sunday | January 01, 2023 |
| New Year's Day (observed date) | Monday | January 02, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 16, 2023 |
| George Washington's Birthday | Monday | February 20, 2023 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 29, 2023 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Monday | June 19, 2023 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday | July 04, 2023 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 04, 2023 |
| Columbus Day | Monday | October 09, 2023 |
| Veterans Day (observed date) | Friday | November 10, 2023 |
| Veterans Day * | Saturday | November 11, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | November 23, 2023 |
| Christmas Day | Monday | December 25, 2023 |
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2024 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday | January 01, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 15, 2024 |
| George Washington's Birthday | Monday | February 19, 2024 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 27, 2024 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wednesday | June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day | Thursday | July 04, 2024 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 02, 2024 |
| Columbus Day | Monday | October 14, 2024 |
| Veterans Day | Monday | November 11, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | November 28, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday | December 25, 2024 |
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2025 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | January 01, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 20, 2025 |
| George Washington's Birthday | Monday | February 17, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 26, 2025 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Thursday | June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday | July 04, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 01, 2025 |
| Columbus Day | Monday | October 13, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday | November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | November 27, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | December 25, 2025 |
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2026 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | January 01, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 19, 2026 |
| George Washington's Birthday | Monday | February 16, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day * | Saturday | July 04, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 07, 2026 |
| Columbus Day | Monday | October 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday | November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday | December 25, 2026 |
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2027 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday | January 01, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 18, 2027 |
| George Washington's Birthday | Monday | February 15, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day * | Saturday | June 19, 2027 |
| Independence Day ** | Sunday | July 04, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 06, 2027 |
| Columbus Day | Monday | October 11, 2027 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday | November 11, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | November 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day * | Saturday | December 25, 2027 |
| Holiday Name | Day of Week | 2028 Observed Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day * | Saturday | January 01, 2028 |
Columbus Day is the next federal holiday . Columbus Day is 24 days away and will be celebrated on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Ans: March, April, and August miss it.
Ans: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day are the only federal holidays in January.
Ans: The only federal holiday in February is Washington’s Birthday.
Ans: Memorial Day, which is a federal holiday, falls in May.
Ans: Only Juneteenth National Independence Day is in June.
Ans: The only federal holiday in July is Independence Day.
Ans: There is only one federal holiday in September: Labor Day.
Ans: Only one: Columbus Day. But the New York Stock Exchange remains open on this day.
Ans: Two federal holidays are there in November: (1) Veterans Day and (2) Thanksgiving Day.
Ans: The biggest federal holiday comes in December: Christmas Day.
Federal holidays are hugely significant days for the country and are days off for federal government workers. Eleven federal holidays are registered on the US Office of Personnel Management website for 2024.
No, only the federal workers have this benefit. If you are an employee of a privately held business, there is no legal requirement for it.
Yes, federal holidays are valid across the country.
Yes, different states have some separate holidays only for them. For example, Texas celebrates Texas Independence Day.
If it happens on Saturday, the preceding Friday will count as an additional holiday. And if it is on Sunday, the following Monday will be counted as a holiday as well.
The company decides it. Their written policy tells you when you can have days off. Generally, most companies have paid holidays on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Memorial Day.
The Banks will remain closed on Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Yes, the Post Offices remain closed on federal holidays.
Yes, it becomes a National Mourning Day, and federal employees get a paid leave on that day.