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.
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Independence Day
Jul 1 – 4•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Jul 3 to bridge Independence Day with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 23 – 26•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Nov 24 to bridge Thanksgiving Day with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 15 – 23•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jan 18 – 21 to connect Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. into a 9-day continuous break.
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)
Feb 19 – 27•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Feb 22 – 25 to connect Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) into a 9-day continuous break.
Memorial Day
May 27 – Jun 4•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on May 30 – Jun 2 to connect Memorial Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 17 – 25•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jun 20 – 23 to connect Juneteenth National Independence Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Independence Day
Jul 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jul 3, Jul 5 – 7 to connect Independence Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Labor Day
Sep 2 – 10•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Sep 5 – 8 to connect Labor Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Columbus Day
Oct 7 – 15•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Oct 10 – 13 to connect Columbus Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Veterans Day (observed)
Nov 4 – 12•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Nov 6 – 9 to connect Veterans Day (observed) into a 9-day continuous break.
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 18 – 26•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Nov 20 – 22, Nov 24 to connect Thanksgiving Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 23 – 31•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Dec 26 – 29 to connect Christmas Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 8 – 17•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 10 – 14 to connect Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. into a 10-day continuous break.
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)
Feb 12 – 21•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Feb 14 – 18 to connect Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) into a 10-day continuous break.
Memorial Day
May 20 – 29•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 22 – 26 to connect Memorial Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 10 – 19•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jun 12 – 16 to connect Juneteenth National Independence Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Labor Day
Aug 26 – Sep 4•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Aug 28 – Sep 1 to connect Labor Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Columbus Day
Sep 30 – Oct 9•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Oct 2 – 6 to connect Columbus Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Veterans Day (observed)
Nov 10 – 19•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Nov 13 – 17 to connect Veterans Day (observed) into a 10-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 16 – 25•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 18 – 22 to connect Christmas Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Independence Day
Jul 4 – 9•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Jul 5 – 7 to connect Independence Day into a 6-day continuous break.
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 18 – 23•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Nov 20 – 22 to connect Thanksgiving Day into a 6-day continuous break.
Independence Day
Jun 24 – Jul 4•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Jun 26 – 30, Jul 3 to connect Independence Day into a 11-day continuous break.
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 23 – Dec 3•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Nov 24, Nov 27 – Dec 1 to connect Thanksgiving Day into a 11-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 31 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 3 – 7 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
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.