United States Federal Holidays 2029
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2029 under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Only one observed holiday shift falls inside the year: Veterans Day (November 11, Sunday) is observed on Monday, November 12. New Year’s Day falls on a Monday, creating a natural three-day holiday weekend to open the year. Together with four Monday-fixed statutory holidays and Labor Day, 2029 offers seven three-day weekends and the traditional four-day Thanksgiving break.
At a glance
United States has 11 official public holidays (11 days off) in 2029 and 8 long weekends; the longest break is Thanksgiving (Nov 22 – 25, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 11 |
| Longest break | Thanksgiving · 4 days (Nov 22 – 25) |
| Long weekends | 8 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 2029), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 19, 2029), Memorial Day (May 28, 2029), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2029), Independence Day (July 4, 2029), Labor Day (September 3, 2029), Columbus Day (October 8, 2029), Veterans Day (November 11, 2029), Veterans Day (observed) (November 12, 2029), Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2029), Christmas Day (December 25, 2029)
Federal holidays
11
Observed shifts
1 in 2029
Independence Day
Wed Jul 4
Thanksgiving
Nov 22
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2029 | Monday | New Year's DayNew Year’s Day lands on a Monday in 2029, creating a natural three-day holiday weekend.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| January 15, 2029 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Third Monday of January.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| February 19, 2029 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)Third Monday of February; widely known as Presidents’ Day.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 28, 2029 | Monday | Memorial DayLast Monday of May.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 19, 2029 | Tuesday | Juneteenth National Independence DayStatutory date June 19 lands on a Tuesday in 2029.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| July 4, 2029 | Wednesday | Independence DayJuly 4 falls on a Wednesday in 2029.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| September 3, 2029 | Monday | Labor DayFirst Monday of September.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 8, 2029 | Monday | Columbus DaySecond Monday of October. Also celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many jurisdictions.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 11, 2029 | Sunday | Veterans DayFalls on a Sunday in 2029; observed on Monday, November 12 under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 12, 2029 | Monday | Veterans Day (observed)Federal employees receive Monday off because November 11 is a Sunday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| November 22, 2029 | Thursday | Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday of November.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 25, 2029 | Tuesday | Christmas DayDecember 25 falls on a Tuesday in 2029.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
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United States long weekends in 2029
New Year's Weekend
3 daysDec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029
Sat–Mon: New Year’s Day lands on Monday, creating a 3-day holiday weekend across the turn of the year.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3 daysJan 13 – 15
Presidents' Day
3 daysFeb 17 – 19
Memorial Day
3 daysMay 26 – 28
Labor Day
3 daysSep 1 – 3
Columbus Day
3 daysOct 6 – 8
Veterans Day
3 daysNov 10 – 12
Sat–Mon: statutory Sunday holiday observed on Monday November 12.
Thanksgiving
4 daysNov 22 – 25
Thu–Sun: four-day weekend when taking Friday off.
Statutory federal holidays and observed shifts in 2029
Under 5 U.S.C. 6103, the United States has 11 permanent federal holidays. When a holiday lands on a Sunday, federal offices observe it on the following Monday under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b). In 2029, Veterans Day (November 11) falls on a Sunday and is officially observed on Monday, November 12.
Unlike years where holidays land on Saturdays and shift to Friday, 2029 has zero Saturday federal holidays. This produces an exceptionally clean calendar: 11 statutory holidays, 11 actual days off for non-shift workers, and 7 three-day long weekends.
Leave optimization for 2029 holidays
Two mid-week holidays in 2029 offer bridge day opportunities: Juneteenth (Tuesday, June 19) allows a four-day weekend with Monday off, and Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25) creates an ideal four-day break with Monday December 24 off.
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Official sources & data
- 5 U.S.C. 6103 — HolidaysVisit sourceLegal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
- Federal HolidaysVisit sourceU.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are in 2029?
There are 11 statutory federal holidays in the United States in 2029, established under 5 U.S.C. 6103.
What is the longest holiday break in United States in 2029?
The longest break in United States is Thanksgiving (Nov 22 – 25, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in United States in 2029?
United States has 11 official public holidays in 2029: New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 2029), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 19, 2029), Memorial Day (May 28, 2029), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2029), Independence Day (July 4, 2029), Labor Day (September 3, 2029), Columbus Day (October 8, 2029), Veterans Day (November 11, 2029), Veterans Day (observed) (November 12, 2029), Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2029), Christmas Day (December 25, 2029).
When is Veterans Day observed in 2029?
Veterans Day falls on Sunday, November 11, 2029. Under federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103(b)), it is observed on Monday, November 12, giving federal workers a three-day weekend.
Is there a federal holiday on December 31, 2029?
No. New Year’s Day 2030 falls on Tuesday, January 1, 2030, so no in-lieu observed holiday is pulled into 2029. December 31, 2029 is a normal working day.
How many three-day weekends are there in the US in 2029?
There are 7 three-day weekends in 2029: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day (observed).
Are private sector employers required to give federal holidays off in the US?
Federal law governs federal employees and banks; private employers are not required by federal law to provide paid holiday leave, though most offer paid time off for major holidays.
