All Major Holidays & Long Weekends in 2026 (Complete US Calendar with Countdowns)
Every major US holiday and long weekend in 2026 with exact dates. Live countdown timers for each holiday — from Easter to Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Planning your time off for 2026? Here's every major US holiday and long weekend this year, with live countdown timers for the ones still ahead. Whether you're scheduling vacations, planning parties, or just counting down to the next day off, this is your one-stop reference.
2026 Holiday Quick Reference
| Date | Holiday | Day | Long Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Thursday | ✅ 4-day possible |
| Jan 19 | MLK Day | Monday | ✅ 3-day |
| Feb 2 | Groundhog Day | Monday | — |
| Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Saturday | — |
| Feb 16 | Presidents' Day | Monday | ✅ 3-day |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday | — |
| Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Sunday | — |
| May 5 | Cinco de Mayo | Tuesday | — |
| May 10 | Mother's Day | Sunday | — |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Monday | ✅ 3-day |
| Jun 21 | Father's Day | Sunday | — |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day | Saturday | ✅ 3-day |
| Sep 7 | Labor Day | Monday | ✅ 3-day |
| Oct 18 | Diwali | Sunday | — |
| Oct 31 | Halloween | Saturday | — |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | Thursday | ✅ 4-day |
| Dec 5 | Hanukkah begins | Saturday | — |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Thursday | ✅ 4-day possible |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Friday | ✅ 3-day |
| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Thursday | ✅ 4-day possible |
Already Passed
New Year's Day — January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
A Thursday New Year's meant many people took Friday off for a 4-day weekend to kick off 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19, 2026 (Monday)
The first 3-day weekend of the year, honoring the legacy of Dr. King.
Groundhog Day — February 2, 2026 (Monday)
Did the groundhog see its shadow? Regardless, spring is now just around the corner.
Valentine's Day — February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
A Saturday Valentine's — perfect for date nights without the mid-week scramble.
Presidents' Day — February 16, 2026 (Monday)
The last 3-day weekend before spring, honoring Washington and Lincoln.
St. Patrick's Day — March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
Green everything. A Tuesday St. Paddy's means the celebrations lean into the weekend before.
Upcoming Holidays
Easter — April 5, 2026
Easter falls on April 5 this year. For many families, the long weekend starts on Good Friday (April 3) and runs through Easter Monday — making it a potential 4-day weekend depending on your employer. Egg hunts, brunches, and spring vibes all around.
Date: April 5, 2026 — Countdown to Easter
Cinco de Mayo — May 5, 2026
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday in 2026. It's a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, marked with food, music, and festivities across the US and Mexico.
Date: May 5, 2026 — Countdown to Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day — May 10, 2026
Always the second Sunday of May. Don't forget — set a reminder, buy the flowers early, and make her feel special.
Date: May 10, 2026 — Countdown to Mother's Day
Memorial Day — May 25, 2026
The unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day is always the last Monday in May, giving everyone a 3-day weekend. It's a day to honor those who served, and for many, the first barbecue and pool day of the season.
Date: May 25, 2026 — Countdown to Memorial Day
Father's Day — June 21, 2026
The third Sunday of June. Time to celebrate Dad with grilling, golf, or whatever makes him happy.
Date: June 21, 2026 — Countdown to Father's Day
Independence Day — July 4, 2026
July 4th falls on a Saturday in 2026 — which means a natural 3-day weekend with no need to take time off. Fireworks, barbecues, and freedom. The World Cup will also be in full swing, making this an epic holiday weekend.
Date: July 4, 2026 — Countdown to Independence Day
Labor Day — September 7, 2026
The unofficial end of summer. Labor Day always falls on the first Monday of September, delivering a reliable 3-day weekend. Last chance for that summer vacation, back-to-school prep, and end-of-season sales.
Date: September 7, 2026 — Countdown to Labor Day
Diwali — October 18, 2026
The Festival of Lights falls on a Sunday in 2026. Diwali is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide with lamps, fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings.
Date: October 18, 2026 — Countdown to Diwali
Halloween — October 31, 2026
Halloween is on a Saturday — the best day of the week for it. Costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, and horror movie marathons without worrying about work the next morning.
Date: October 31, 2026 — Countdown to Halloween
Thanksgiving — November 26, 2026
Always the fourth Thursday of November. Most people get a 4-day weekend (Thursday through Sunday), making it one of the biggest travel periods of the year. Turkey, family, football, and Black Friday shopping.
Date: November 26, 2026 — Countdown to Thanksgiving
Hanukkah — December 5, 2026
The eight-day Festival of Lights begins at sundown on December 5 and runs through December 13. Hanukkah 2026 starts on a Saturday evening — perfect for a festive first night.
Begins: December 5, 2026 — Countdown to Hanukkah
Christmas Eve — December 24, 2026
Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday, setting up a potential 4-day weekend for those who take Friday off. Many families celebrate on Christmas Eve with dinner, gift exchanges, and midnight services.
Date: December 24, 2026 — Countdown to Christmas Eve
Christmas Day — December 25, 2026
Christmas falls on a Friday — a natural 3-day weekend. Combined with Christmas Eve on Thursday, most people will enjoy a very long holiday break. The most wonderful time of the year, indeed.
Date: December 25, 2026 — Countdown to Christmas
New Year's Eve — December 31, 2026
The year ends on a Thursday. Take Friday off and you've got yourself a 4-day New Year's celebration. Ball drops, countdowns, champagne, and resolutions you'll keep until January 3rd.
Date: December 31, 2026 — Countdown to New Year's Eve
Best Long Weekends of 2026
If you're strategizing your PTO, here are the biggest long-weekend opportunities:
- July 4th (Saturday) — Natural 3-day, no PTO needed
- Thanksgiving (Nov 26) — 4-day weekend standard
- Christmas (Friday, Dec 25) — Take Thu off for a 4-day
- New Year's Eve/Day — Take Friday off for a 4-day
- Halloween (Saturday) — Perfect for parties, no PTO needed
- Memorial Day & Labor Day — Always 3-day weekends
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