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Holidays
US holidays and observances counted from today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — with a full list for every year.
Next up
Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026 · in 13 days
The next 10 holidays
| Holiday | Date | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | In 13 days |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31 | In 32 days |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sun, Nov 1 | In 33 days |
| Día de los Muertos | Sun, Nov 1 | In 33 days |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | In 35 days |
| Diwali | Sun, Nov 8 | In 40 days |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | In 43 days |
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26 | In 58 days |
| Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27 | In 59 days |
| Advent | Sun, Nov 29 | In 61 days |
Holidays by year
What's on the list for 2026
- Federal holidays · 11
- The eleven days set by US federal law, when federal offices close. A federal holiday that lands on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one on a Sunday, the Monday after.
- Holidays · 16
- Popular national and cultural days — from Valentine's Day to Halloween — that aren't days off by law.
- Seasons · 4
- The astronomical start of each season: the March and September equinoxes and the June and December solstices, dated in US Eastern time.
- Faith & culture · 18
- Religious and cultural observances. Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening shown; Islamic dates are Umm al-Qura predictions that local moon sightings can move by a day.
- Shopping · 2
- The big retail dates that follow Thanksgiving.
- Other dates · 5
- Handy dates that aren't holidays, such as Tax Day, Election Day and the daylight saving time switches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the next federal holiday?
Columbus Day, on Monday, October 12, 2026 — 13 days from today.
How many holidays are there in 2026?
We list 56 holidays and observances for 2026, of which 11 are US federal holidays. The full table, with weekdays and observed dates, is on the 2026 holidays page.
Why do some holidays change date every year?
Many are tied to a weekday rather than a date — Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, Labor Day the first Monday of September. Easter follows the church's lunar reckoning, and Jewish, Islamic, Chinese and Hindu festivals follow their own calendars, so their Gregorian dates move.