Days until the next federal holiday
How many days until the next federal holiday? The countdown below uses today's date in Eastern Time.
Turn on JavaScript to see today’s answer. The holidays are listed in the table below.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
“Today” uses Eastern Time. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. Federal offices and banks can differ when a holiday falls on a Saturday.
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Independence Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official |
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | ||
| Independence Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Christmas Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next federal holiday?
The countdown shows the next holiday and the five after it, using today's date in Eastern Time.
How many days until Christmas?
Christmas Day is on Friday, December 25, 2026 and Saturday, December 25, 2027; the countdown above counts the days from today.