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 Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 is International Day of Democracy observed United States.

Upcoming Holidays
Day Date Holiday Type Where
Tuesday Sept. 15, 2026 International Day of Democracy UN observance United States
Wednesday Sept. 16, 2026 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer UN observance United States
Thursday Sept. 17, 2026 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Observance United States
Friday Sept. 18, 2026 Air Force Birthday Observance United States
Friday Sept. 18, 2026 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Observance United States
Monday Sept. 21, 2026 Yom Kippur Hebrew United States
Monday Sept. 21, 2026 Yom Kippur Local holiday United States - Texas
Monday Sept. 21, 2026 International Day of Peace UN observance United States
Tuesday Sept. 22, 2026 Emancipation Day Local observance United States - Ohio
Tuesday Sept. 22, 2026 September Equinox Seasonal United States
Wednesday Sept. 23, 2026 International Celebrate Bisexuality Day Worldwide United States
Thursday Sept. 24, 2026 World Maritime 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