Every 2028 federal holiday, and when offices actually close.
Eleven holidays, 9 of them producing a three-day weekend, and 2 observed on a different day from the date itself.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday | Friday December 31 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday | Same day | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Juneteenth | Monday | Same day | |
| Independence Day | Tuesday | Same day | |
| Labor Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Columbus Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Veterans Day | Saturday | Friday November 10 | |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday | Same day | |
| Christmas Day | Monday | Same day |
Long weekends in 2028
9 of the eleven holidays are observed on a Monday or Friday, which means a three-day weekend for anyone following the federal schedule:
- New Year's Day — Friday December 31, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday January 17, 2028
- Washington's Birthday — Monday February 21, 2028
- Memorial Day — Monday May 29, 2028
- Juneteenth — Monday June 19, 2028
- Labor Day — Monday September 4, 2028
- Columbus Day — Monday October 9, 2028
- Veterans Day — Friday November 10, 2028
- Christmas Day — Monday December 25, 2028
Holidays observed on a different day
A fixed-date holiday that lands on a weekend is observed on the nearest weekday — Friday before for a Saturday, Monday after for a Sunday. In 2028 that affects:
- New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday, January 1, 2028. Because it falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday, December 31, 2027.
- Veterans Day 2028 falls on Saturday, November 11, 2028. Because it falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday, November 10, 2028.
Where these fall on the calendar
Each holiday is marked on its month page, with the observed date labelled separately:
- January 2028 — New Year's Day
- January 2028 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 2028 — Washington's Birthday
- May 2028 — Memorial Day
- June 2028 — Juneteenth
- July 2028 — Independence Day
- September 2028 — Labor Day
- October 2028 — Columbus Day
- November 2028 — Veterans Day
- November 2028 — Thanksgiving
- December 2028 — Christmas Day
Or see the whole year at once on the 2028 calendar, and count working days around them with the business day calculator.
Common questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are eleven U.S. federal holidays in 2028. 9 of them fall on a Monday or Friday, or are observed on one, producing a three-day weekend.
Which 2028 holidays are observed on a different day?
2: New Year's Day falls on Saturday January 1, 2028 and is observed on Friday December 31, 2027; Veterans Day falls on Saturday November 11, 2028 and is observed on Friday November 10, 2028.
Are federal holidays the same as public holidays in every state?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal offices and employees. States set their own public holidays, and private employers are generally free to decide which days they close. Treat this list as the federal schedule, not a guarantee that a given workplace is shut.