Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2026?
Yes. OPM lists Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday, June 19, 2026.
US federal holidays 2026
Federal holidays shape more than a day off. They affect agency offices, payroll timing, mail habits, school plans, banking routines, and the little errands people try to fit around a long weekend.
This 2026 page starts with Juneteenth because earlier holidays have already passed as of June 12, 2026. The names and observed dates follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management schedule.
OPM uses official federal names, including Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington's Birthday, and Columbus Day. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Friday, July 3 because July 4 falls on Saturday.
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OPM federal holiday calendar 2026
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFriday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19. OPM lists Juneteenth National Independence Day as a federal holiday in 2026.
- Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 3. OPM lists Independence Day on this observed date because July 4 falls on Saturday.
- Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Monday, September 7. OPM lists Labor Day as a federal holiday.
- Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026
Monday, October 12. OPM lists the federal holiday under the official name Columbus Day.
- Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026
Wednesday, November 11. OPM lists Veterans Day as a federal holiday.
- Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Thursday, November 26. OPM lists Thanksgiving Day as a federal holiday.
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
Friday, December 25. OPM lists Christmas Day as a federal holiday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day observed for federal employees in 2026?
OPM lists Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026, because July 4 falls on Saturday.
Does OPM call the October holiday Columbus Day?
Yes. This page uses the official OPM holiday name Columbus Day for Monday, October 12, 2026.
Are state holidays included in this calendar?
No. These timers track the federal OPM schedule. States, schools, courts, and private employers may observe additional or different holidays.