US Observed Federal Holidays 2025
In 2025, none of the 11 U.S. federal holidays falls on a weekend, so there are no observed (in-lieu) shifts — every holiday is taken on its own date. The in-lieu rule below is what creates shifted dates in years like 2026 (July 3) and 2027.
Dates in 2025
No federal holiday is observed on a different date in 2025.
How observed (in-lieu) federal holidays are determined
For most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule, a holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the preceding Friday, and one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday (5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and Executive Order 11582). Only fixed-date holidays — New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Christmas — can shift; the "Monday" holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day never need it.
States and private employers usually follow the same in-lieu rule, but it is not guaranteed — always check your state and employer calendar.
Official sources & data
- Federal Holidays — 2025Visit sourceU.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Holidays Work Schedules and PayVisit sourceU.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Frequently asked questions
Are there any observed federal holidays in 2025?+
No. Every 2025 federal holiday falls on a weekday, so none is observed on a different date.
When is the next observed federal holiday after 2025?+
Independence Day 2026: July 4 is a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
What does “observed” mean for a US federal holiday?+
When a federal holiday falls on a weekend, most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule take the nearest weekday off instead: the preceding Friday for a Saturday holiday, the following Monday for a Sunday one.
Which federal holidays can be observed on a different date?+
Only the five fixed-date holidays — New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Christmas. The “Monday” holidays such as Memorial Day and Labor Day always fall on a weekday, so they never shift.
Who follows the observed schedule?+
Federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule do, under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b). States and private employers usually follow the same in-lieu rule, but it is not guaranteed — check your state and employer calendar.
Are banks and post offices closed on federal holidays?+
Yes. USPS post offices close and there is no regular mail delivery on federal holidays, and most banks close as well because the Federal Reserve does not operate on those days.