Welcome to your complete 2026 calendar for the United States. This page provides a month-by-month guide to the entire year, including all federal holidays, important observances, and useful planning information.
Whether you’re planning vacations, scheduling work projects, coordinating school activities, or organizing family events, this 2026 US calendar will help you stay on track. The year 2026 is a common year with 365 days, starting on a Thursday, January 1.
| Month | January |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, January 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
January 2026 begins on a Thursday, giving the first week a three-day run before the first full week. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of the month, creating a long weekend from January 17–19.
| Month | February |
|---|---|
| Days | 28 |
| First Day | Sunday, February 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, February 28 |
Holidays & Observances:
February 2026 starts on a Sunday and has 28 days (it is not a leap year, so February has no 29th). Presidents’ Day is observed on the third Monday, providing a long weekend from February 14–16.
| Month | March |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Sunday, March 1 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, March 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
March 2026 begins on a Sunday. Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8, meaning clocks move forward one hour. There are no federal holidays in March.
| Month | April |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Last Day | Thursday, April 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
April 2026 begins on a Wednesday. Easter Sunday falls on April 5, with Good Friday on April 3. Federal income tax returns are due on April 15 (unless extended). There are no federal holidays in April.
| Month | May |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Friday, May 1 |
| Last Day | Sunday, May 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
May 2026 starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, creates a long weekend from May 23–25, marking the unofficial start of summer.
| Month | June |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Monday, June 1 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, June 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
June 2026 begins on a Monday and ends on a Tuesday. Juneteenth is observed on June 19, falling on a Friday in 2026, creating a long weekend from June 19–21.
| Month | July |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Last Day | Friday, July 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
July 2026 starts on a Wednesday. Independence Day falls on a Saturday, so federal employees and many businesses will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3. This creates a long weekend from July 3–5.
| Month | August |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Saturday, August 1 |
| Last Day | Monday, August 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
August 2026 begins on a Saturday and ends on a Monday. There are no federal holidays in August.
| Month | September |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Tuesday, September 1 |
| Last Day | Wednesday, September 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
September 2026 starts on a Tuesday. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday, creates a long weekend from September 5–7. This holiday marks the unofficial end of summer.
| Month | October |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Thursday, October 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, October 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
October 2026 begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday. Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday. Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1, so clocks “fall back” one hour on that day.
| Month | November |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Sunday, November 1 |
| Last Day | Monday, November 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
November 2026 starts on a Sunday and ends on a Monday. Thanksgiving falls on November 26, with the following Friday (November 27) observed by many as a holiday. Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday.
| Month | December |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Last Day | Thursday, December 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
December 2026 starts on a Tuesday and ends on a Thursday. Christmas Day falls on a Friday, giving many a long weekend from December 25–27. New Year’s Eve is on Thursday, and New Year’s Day 2027 will be Friday, January 1.
The United States observes 11 federal holidays in 2026. Here is the complete list:
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Monday |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Saturday (Observed July 3) |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 12 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
Note: Federal holidays apply to federal government offices, federal courts, and federal employees. State and local governments, private businesses, and schools may choose to observe these holidays on different dates or not at all.
Several federal holidays in 2026 fall on Mondays or Fridays, creating extended weekends ideal for travel and relaxation:
The 2026 calendar starts on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
2026 has 365 days. It is a common year (not a leap year).
No, 2026 is not a leap year. The next leap year is 2028.
January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026.
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7.
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 26.
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25.
Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026 and ends on November 1, 2026.
Independence Day falls on July 4, 2026, a Saturday. It is observed on Friday, July 3 by most federal offices.
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 365 |
| Leap year? | No |
| First day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Last day | Thursday, December 31 |
| Federal holidays | 11 |
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