United States Holidays list 2028

New Year's Day – January 1 (Saturday)
Marks the beginning of the new calendar year, celebrated nationwide with festivities, fireworks, and reflections on the past year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 17 (Monday)
Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., recognizing his contributions to the fight against racial segregation and the promotion of equality through nonviolent resistance.

Presidents' Day – February 21 (Monday)
Originally established to honor George Washington's birthday, this day now celebrates all U.S. presidents, acknowledging their leadership and service to the nation. citeturn0search6

Memorial Day – May 29 (Monday)
A day of remembrance for military personnel who have died in the service of the United States, observed with ceremonies, parades, and the decoration of gravesites.

Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19 (Monday)
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, marking the day in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas.

Independence Day – July 4 (Tuesday)
Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the nation's birth with fireworks, parades, and patriotic displays.

Labor Day – September 4 (Monday)
Recognizes the contributions of American workers and the labor movement, often celebrated with parades, picnics, and as the unofficial end of summer.

Columbus Day – October 9 (Monday)
Honors Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492, though it has become a subject of reevaluation and is celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day in some regions.

Veterans Day – November 11 (Saturday)
Pays tribute to all U.S. military veterans, honoring their service and sacrifices with ceremonies, parades, and educational programs. For most federal employees, Friday, November 10, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. citeturn0search5
Thanksgiving Day – November 23 (Thursday)
A time to express gratitude for the year's blessings, traditionally celebrated with a feast among family and friends, reflecting on the harvest festival origins.

Christmas Day – December 25 (Monday)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians and many others with religious services, gift-giving, and festive decorations.