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Official 2026 OPM Data
2026 Federal Holidays
The US Government recognizes 11 official federal holidays for 2026. This schedule follows the standard OPM leave guidelines for federal employees, contractors, and agencies.
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Holiday
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
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11 Paid Days
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| Holiday Name | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday |
| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2026 | Friday |
| Independence Day Observed | July 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
info Holiday Observance Rules
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is typically treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is treated as the holiday. In 2026, Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday, so federal offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do paid federal holidays work for government employees? add
Yes. Full time and part time federal employees are generally entitled to their regular pay
for a holiday even if they do not work, provided they are in a pay status immediately before
or after the holiday.
How is "Holiday Premium Pay" calculated in 2026? add
Employees who are required to work on a federal holiday are entitled to "holiday premium
pay," which is generally double their regular hourly rate for the hours worked during their
basic (non overtime) tour of duty.
Is January 20th (Inauguration Day) a federal holiday in 2026? add
No. Inauguration Day is only a legal holiday for federal employees in the Washington, DC,
area every four years. The next Inauguration Day holiday will be January 20, 2029.
If a 2026 federal holiday falls on a weekend, when is it observed? add
If a holiday falls on a non workday (other than Sunday), the employee's "in lieu of" holiday
is the preceding workday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the "in
lieu of" holiday. Detailed rules apply for employees on compressed or flexible work
schedules.