2. United States Public Holidays

National holidays of United States in 2026

United States Federal and State holidays & observances in year 2026. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

The upcoming holiday on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 is Women's Equality Day observed United States.

Upcoming Holidays
Day Date Holiday Type Where
Wednesday Aug. 26, 2026 Women's Equality Day Observance United States
Wednesday Aug. 26, 2026 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim United States
Thursday Aug. 27, 2026 Lyndon Baines Johnson Day Local holiday United States - Texas
Saturday Aug. 29, 2026 International Day against Nuclear Tests UN observance United States
Sunday Aug. 30, 2026 International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances UN observance United States
Monday Aug. 31, 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day Worldwide United States
Friday Sept. 4, 2026 World Sexual Health Day Worldwide United States
Saturday Sept. 5, 2026 International Day of Charity UN observance United States
Monday Sept. 7, 2026 Labor Day National United States
Tuesday Sept. 8, 2026 International Literacy Day UN observance United States
Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026 California Admission Day Local observance United States - California
Thursday Sept. 10, 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day UN observance United States
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The U.S. federal government only has constitutional jurisdiction to establish holidays for itself, for certain federally chartered and regulated businesses (such as federal banks), and for Washington, D.C.; otherwise, constitutional authority to create public holidays is a power reserved to the states. Most states also allow local jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) to establish their own local holidays. However, as a general rule other institutions, including banks, post offices, and schools, may be closed on federal holidays.

2026 Holidays

Year Holidays