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.