Is today a business day?
Is today a business day? The answer below uses the calendar of federal offices and of banks and 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 |
How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Found an error? Tell us.
This page is for people. If your app needs to know whether a date is a business day, use the OpenDay API: the is-business-day endpoint answers with the source in every response.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a holiday?
The answer at the top checks today's date in Eastern Time against the calendar of federal offices and names the holiday if there is one.
Are banks open today?
The second line checks the Federal Reserve calendar, which payment settlement follows. Individual banks set their own branch hours.
Is tomorrow a holiday?
The answer box also shows tomorrow and the next business day.