Below is the complete 2028 federal holiday calendar for the United States, with all 11 official federal holidays, the day of the week each one falls on, and the observed date whenever a fixed holiday lands on a weekend. In 2028, 11 of the 11 federal holidays fall Monday–Friday and 0 fall on a Saturday or Sunday (with the federal weekend-observance rule applied where relevant).
Full list of 2028 U.S. federal holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 01/17/2028 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 02/21/2028 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) |
| 05/29/2028 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| 06/19/2028 | Monday | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| 07/04/2028 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| 09/04/2028 | Monday | Labor Day |
| 10/09/2028 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| 11/10/2028 | Friday | Veterans Day |
| 11/23/2028 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| 12/25/2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Federal weekend-observance rule
When a fixed-date federal holiday (New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Day) falls on a Saturday, it is observed the preceding Friday; if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday, per the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rule for federal employees. Holidays already tied to a specific weekday of the month — MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Thanksgiving — never need this adjustment since they always land on a weekday.
Thanksgiving and Memorial Day in 2028
Thanksgiving 2028 falls on November 23, 2028, the fourth Thursday of November. Memorial Day 2028 falls on May 29, 2028, the last Monday of May.
Federal holidays by month in 2028
The 11 federal holidays of 2028 are distributed as follows: December (2), January (1), February (1), May (1), June (1), July (1), September (1), October (1), November (2). The busiest month is December, with 2 federal holidays.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays recognized by the US government in 2028.
When is Thanksgiving in 2028?
Thanksgiving 2028 falls on November 23, 2028, the fourth Thursday of November.
When is Memorial Day in 2028?
Memorial Day 2028 falls on May 29, 2028, the last Monday of May.
Do federal holidays shift when they fall on a weekend?
Yes — fixed-date federal holidays (New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Christmas) are observed the preceding Friday if they fall on a Saturday, or the following Monday if they fall on a Sunday.