United States Long Weekends 2028
United States produces 9 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Nov 23–26). Substitute days turn several weekend holidays into real days off this year.
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.
The 9 long weekends of 2028
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — Jan 15–17 (3 days); Presidents' Day — Feb 19–21 (3 days); Memorial Day — May 27–29 (3 days); Juneteenth — Jun 17–19 (3 days); Labor Day — Sep 2–4 (3 days); Columbus Day — Oct 7–9 (3 days); Veterans Day — Nov 10–12 (3 days); Thanksgiving — Nov 23–26 (4 days); Christmas — Dec 23–25 (3 days)
Full list: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 15–17) Presidents' Day (Feb 19–21) Memorial Day (May 27–29) Juneteenth (Jun 17–19) Labor Day (Sep 2–4) Columbus Day (Oct 7–9) Veterans Day (Nov 10–12) Thanksgiving (Nov 23–26) Christmas (Dec 23–25) — 9 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How United States builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 9-day count means 9 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 9 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Thanksgiving, 4 days, Nov 23–26) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
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 long weekends does United States have in 2028?+
9 — every break of three consecutive days or more that United States's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Thanksgiving with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in United States in 2028?+
Thanksgiving — 4 days (Nov 23–26).
Which public holidays create long weekends in United States 2028?+
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does United States have substitute days for weekend holidays?+
Yes — United States's substitute-day rules add weekday days off when a holiday falls on a weekend, which is why several of the 2028 long weekends above include a substitute day.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Yes — United States's 2028 holidays are confirmed, and the long weekends above derive directly from them.