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.
2026 Calendar USA – Month by Month
January 2026
| Month | January |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, January 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1 (Federal holiday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 19 (Federal holiday)
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.
February 2026
| Month | February |
|---|---|
| Days | 28 |
| First Day | Sunday, February 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, February 28 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Groundhog Day – Monday, February 2
- Super Bowl Sunday – Sunday, February 8
- Valentine’s Day – Saturday, February 14
- Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 16 (Federal holiday)
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.
March 2026
| Month | March |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Sunday, March 1 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, March 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Daylight Saving Time Begins – Sunday, March 8 (Clocks spring forward)
- St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday, March 17
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.
April 2026
| Month | April |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Last Day | Thursday, April 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
- April Fools’ Day – Wednesday, April 1
- Tax Day – Wednesday, April 15 (Federal income tax filing deadline)
- Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 5
- Administrative Professionals Day – Wednesday, April 22
- Earth Day – Wednesday, April 22
- Arbor Day – Friday, April 24
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.
May 2026
| Month | May |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Friday, May 1 |
| Last Day | Sunday, May 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Cinco de Mayo – Tuesday, May 5
- Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 10
- Armed Forces Day – Saturday, May 16
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 (Federal holiday)
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.
June 2026
| Month | June |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Monday, June 1 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, June 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Flag Day – Sunday, June 14
- Father’s Day – Sunday, June 21
- Juneteenth – Friday, June 19 (Federal holiday)
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.
July 2026
| Month | July |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Last Day | Friday, July 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Independence Day – Saturday, July 4 (Federal holiday; observed Friday, July 3)
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.
August 2026
| Month | August |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Saturday, August 1 |
| Last Day | Monday, August 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- International Friendship Day – Sunday, July 30 (observed in some communities)
- National Dog Day – Wednesday, August 26 (unofficial)
- Women’s Equality Day – Wednesday, August 26
August 2026 begins on a Saturday and ends on a Monday. There are no federal holidays in August.
September 2026
| Month | September |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Tuesday, September 1 |
| Last Day | Wednesday, September 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Labor Day – Monday, September 7 (Federal holiday)
- Patriot Day – Friday, September 11
- Autumnal Equinox – Wednesday, September 23 (First day of fall)
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.
October 2026
| Month | October |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Thursday, October 1 |
| Last Day | Saturday, October 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Halloween – Saturday, October 31
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 12 (Federal holiday)
- Daylight Saving Time Ends – Sunday, November 1 (Clocks fall back)
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.
November 2026
| Month | November |
|---|---|
| Days | 30 |
| First Day | Sunday, November 1 |
| Last Day | Monday, November 30 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Daylight Saving Time Ends – Sunday, November 1 (Clocks fall back)
- Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11 (Federal holiday)
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26 (Federal holiday)
- Black Friday – Friday, November 27
- Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 28
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.
December 2026
| Month | December |
|---|---|
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Last Day | Thursday, December 31 |
Holidays & Observances:
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – Monday, December 7
- Christmas Day – Friday, December 25 (Federal holiday)
- Winter Solstice – Monday, December 21 (First day of winter)
- New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31
- Hanukkah begins – December 11 (varies by calendar)
- Kwanzaa begins – Saturday, December 26
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.
2026 Federal Holidays
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.
2026 Calendar With Holidays – Key Observances
January
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1): Federal holiday marking the first day of the year
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19): Honors the civil rights leader; third Monday of January
February
- Presidents’ Day (Feb 16): Originally honors George Washington; now honors all US presidents; third Monday of February
May
- Memorial Day (May 25): Honors fallen military personnel; last Monday of May; unofficial start of summer
June
- Juneteenth (Jun 19): Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans; newest federal holiday
July
- Independence Day (Jul 4): Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence; observed on July 3 in 2026
September
- Labor Day (Sep 7): Honors American workers; first Monday of September
October
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct 12): Recognized federally as Columbus Day; many states observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day; second Monday of October
November
- Veterans Day (Nov 11): Honors US military veterans; observed on November 11 regardless of weekday
- Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26): Traditional harvest celebration; fourth Thursday of November
December
- Christmas Day (Dec 25): Celebrates Christmas; observed on December 25
Long Weekends in 2026
Several federal holidays in 2026 fall on Mondays or Fridays, creating extended weekends ideal for travel and relaxation:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 17–19, 2026
- Presidents’ Day: February 14–16, 2026
- Memorial Day: May 23–25, 2026
- Juneteenth: June 19–21, 2026
- Independence Day (observed): July 3–5, 2026
- Labor Day: September 5–7, 2026
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 10–12, 2026
- Thanksgiving / Black Friday: November 26–29, 2026
2026 Calendar Planning Guide
Vacation Planning
- Maximize long weekends by taking additional days off to create longer breaks
- Summer travel: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day are peak travel periods
- Holiday season: Thanksgiving and Christmas are busy travel periods
Work Planning
- Payroll deadlines may shift due to federal holidays
- Business closures vary; check with individual businesses for holiday hours
School Planning
- Most schools follow a September–June academic calendar
- Winter break typically runs through late December and early January
- Spring break usually occurs in March or April
Travel
- Book flights and accommodations early for holiday weekends
- Avoid peak travel times on the Friday before and Tuesday after holiday weekends
2026 Calendar FAQs
1. When does the 2026 calendar start?
The 2026 calendar starts on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
2. How many days are in 2026?
2026 has 365 days. It is a common year (not a leap year).
3. Is 2026 a leap year?
No, 2026 is not a leap year. The next leap year is 2028.
4. What day does January 1, 2026 fall on?
January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
5. How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026.
6. When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7.
7. When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 26.
8. When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25.
9. When does daylight saving time begin and end in 2026?
Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026 and ends on November 1, 2026.
10. What date is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day falls on July 4, 2026, a Saturday. It is observed on Friday, July 3 by most federal offices.
2026 Calendar Quick Reference
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 365 |
| Leap year? | No |
| First day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Last day | Thursday, December 31 |
| Federal holidays | 11 |
Major dates to remember:
- 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: November 26 (Thursday)
- Christmas: December 25 (Friday)