United States Federal Holidays 2028
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2028. Only one observed shift falls inside the year: Veterans Day (Nov 11, Saturday) is observed on Friday November 10. New Year’s Day 2028 also lands on a Saturday, but its observed day — Friday December 31 — belongs to 2027. Independence Day falls on a Tuesday, so a single day of leave buys a four-day weekend.
At a glance
United States has 11 official public holidays (11 days off) in 2028 and 9 long weekends; the longest break is Thanksgiving (Nov 23 – 26, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 11 |
| Longest break | Thanksgiving · 4 days (Nov 23 – 26) |
| Long weekends | 9 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 17, 2028), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 21, 2028), Memorial Day (May 29, 2028), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2028), Independence Day (July 4, 2028), Labor Day (September 4, 2028), Columbus Day (October 9, 2028), Veterans Day (observed) (November 10, 2028), Veterans Day (November 11, 2028), Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028)
Federal holidays
11
Observed shifts
1 in 2028
Independence Day
Tue Jul 4
Thanksgiving
Nov 23
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayThe statutory date is January 1 (a Saturday in 2028); most federal employees observed it on Friday, December 31, 2027.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| January 17, 2028 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Third Monday of January.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| February 21, 2028 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)Third Monday of February; widely known as Presidents’ Day.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 29, 2028 | Monday | Memorial DayLast Monday of May.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 19, 2028 | Monday | Juneteenth National Independence DayJune 19 falls on a Monday in 2028, so no observed shift is needed and it gives a three-day weekend.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | Independence DayFalls on a Tuesday in 2028. Taking Monday July 3 off turns the weekend into a four-day break.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| September 4, 2028 | Monday | Labor DayFirst Monday of September.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 9, 2028 | Monday | Columbus DaySecond Monday of October; observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 10, 2028 | Friday | Veterans Day (observed)Veterans Day (Nov 11) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, Nov 10 — the only observed shift inside 2028.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| November 11, 2028 | Saturday | Veterans DayThe statutory date is November 11 (a Saturday in 2028); observed on Friday, Nov 10.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 23, 2028 | Thursday | Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday of November; the following Friday is widely taken off too.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayDecember 25 falls on a Monday in 2028, so no observed shift is needed and it gives a three-day weekend.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
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United States long weekends in 2028
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3 daysJan 15 – 17
Presidents' Day
3 daysFeb 19 – 21
Memorial Day
3 daysMay 27 – 29
Juneteenth
3 daysJun 17 – 19
Sat–Mon: Juneteenth falls on a Monday, so no observed shift is needed.
Labor Day
3 daysSep 2 – 4
Columbus Day
3 daysOct 7 – 9
Veterans Day
3 daysNov 10 – 12
Fri–Sun: the Nov 10 observed holiday plus the weekend.
Thanksgiving
4 daysNov 23 – 26
Thu–Sun: Thanksgiving Thursday plus the widely observed Black Friday day off and the weekend.
Christmas
3 daysDec 23 – 25
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus Christmas Day on the Monday.
A quiet year for observed shifts — with one that escapes into 2027
Only two fixed-date federal holidays land on a weekend in 2028, and both fall on a Saturday. Veterans Day (Nov 11) is observed the Friday before, November 10. New Year’s Day (Jan 1) is also observed the Friday before — but that Friday is December 31, 2027, so it appears on the 2027 calendar, not this one. Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas all land on weekdays and need no adjustment at all.
That gives 2028 an unusually clean shape for planners: eleven statutory holidays, ten actual days off inside the calendar year, and eight three-day weekends. The trade-off is that the year opens without the usual New Year long weekend — January 1 and 2 are simply the weekend, and federal offices reopen on Monday January 3.
How observed (in-lieu) federal holidays work
For most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule, a holiday falling on a Saturday is observed the Friday before, and a holiday falling on a Sunday is observed the Monday after — under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and Executive Order 11582. Only fixed-date holidays can shift; the “Monday” holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day never need it, and neither does Thanksgiving, which is defined as the fourth Thursday of November.
The statutory date does not move — Veterans Day is still November 11, and ceremonies are held on that date. What moves is the paid day off. Employees on non-standard schedules can have a different in-lieu day determined by their agency, and state governments and private employers set their own rules.
Planning around 2028: the Tuesday Fourth of July
Independence Day falls on Tuesday July 4, 2028. That is the classic bridge-day setup: one day of paid leave on Monday July 3 turns Saturday July 1 through Tuesday July 4 into a four-day weekend. Expect airfares and national-park crowds to behave accordingly, and book well ahead.
2028 is also a presidential election year. Election Day — Tuesday November 7 — is not a federal holiday, though a number of states make it a state holiday or require paid time off to vote. It falls three days before the Veterans Day observance, so early November is a busy stretch for public-sector scheduling.
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Official sources & data
- Federal Holidays — 2028Visit sourceU.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- 5 U.S.C. 6103 — HolidaysVisit sourceLegal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays does the United States have in 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028, established by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Two of them fall on a Saturday — New Year’s Day and Veterans Day — so they are observed on the preceding Friday.
What is the longest holiday break in United States in 2028?
The longest break in United States is Thanksgiving (Nov 23 – 26, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in United States in 2028?
United States has 11 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 17, 2028), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 21, 2028), Memorial Day (May 29, 2028), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2028), Independence Day (July 4, 2028), Labor Day (September 4, 2028), Columbus Day (October 9, 2028), Veterans Day (observed) (November 10, 2028), Veterans Day (November 11, 2028), Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028).
Why is November 10, 2028 a federal holiday?
Veterans Day (Nov 11) falls on a Saturday in 2028, so for most federal employees the day off is observed on the preceding Friday, November 10. The commemoration itself remains on November 11.
When is New Year’s Day 2028 observed?
January 1, 2028 is a Saturday, so most federal employees observed the holiday on Friday, December 31, 2027. That means the 2028 calendar year itself opens without a New Year long weekend — federal offices reopen on Monday January 3.
Is July 4, 2028 a long weekend?
Not by itself — Independence Day falls on Tuesday July 4, 2028. But taking Monday July 3 as leave creates a four-day break from Saturday July 1 to Tuesday July 4, which is what many employers and travellers do.
When is Thanksgiving 2028?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2028 — the fourth Thursday of November. The following Friday is widely taken off, creating a four-day weekend for many, and it comes two weeks after the Veterans Day observance.
Is Election Day 2028 a federal holiday?
No. Election Day (Tuesday November 7, 2028) is not one of the 11 federal holidays. Several states designate it a state holiday or require employers to give paid time off to vote, so the rules depend on where you work.
Do states and private employers follow the observed dates?
The observed dates apply to federal employees. Many states and private employers follow the same in-lieu rules, but it is not guaranteed — check your state and employer calendar.
