2028 US Federal Holidays
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028. 2 of them fall on a weekend, so the day off moves to Dec 31, 2027 (New Year's Day), Nov 10 (Veterans Day). The dates follow 5 U.S.C. 6103, the law that sets the federal holidays, and match OPM's schedule of US federal holidays 2028, with the observed day off and the rule for each.
2028 federal holidays and observed dates
| Holiday | Date | Day off (observed) | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday, January 1, 2028 | Friday, December 31, 2027 | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 17, 2028 | Same day | 3rd Monday of January |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Monday, February 21, 2028 | Same day | 3rd Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 | Same day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Monday, June 19, 2028 | Same day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 | Same day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 | Same day | 1st Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 9, 2028 | Same day | 2nd Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2028 | Friday, November 10, 2028 | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 | Same day | 4th Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2028 | Same day | December 25 |
New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027. Only 10 federal days off fall inside 2028 itself.
Printable 2028 holiday list
Download the 2028 holiday list as a one-page PDF, with federal holidays, observed days off and widely observed days.
Widely observed days in 2028
These days are widely marked but are not federal holidays, so offices, banks and schools usually stay open.
| Day | Date | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Monday, February 14, 2028 | February 14 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Friday, March 17, 2028 | March 17 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 16, 2028 | Western Easter, set by the Gregorian church calendar (between March 22 and April 25) |
| Tax Day (federal income tax filing deadline) | Tuesday, April 18, 2028 | April 15, or the next business day when April 15 falls on a weekend or a Washington, DC, holiday |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 14, 2028 | 2nd Sunday of May |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 18, 2028 | 3rd Sunday of June |
| Halloween | Tuesday, October 31, 2028 | October 31 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 7, 2028 | Tuesday after the 1st Monday of November, in even-numbered years |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24, 2028 | Friday after the 4th Thursday of November |
How do observed holidays work?
A federal holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday is observed on the Monday after. The Saturday rule is in 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and the Sunday rule in Executive Order 11582. Holidays set on a Monday, such as Labor Day, never move.
In 2028, the rule moves New Year's Day to Friday, December 31, 2027 and Veterans Day to Friday, November 10, 2028.
How many federal holidays are there?
There are 11 federal holidays, set by 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). The newest is Juneteenth National Independence Day, added in 2021. The law calls the February holiday Washington's Birthday; many states and businesses call it Presidents' Day.
Do employers, schools and banks follow these dates?
Not always. Federal holidays apply to federal employees, and other employers, schools and states set their own days off. States can add or drop holidays, and private employers choose which ones to give. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule, which doesn't move Saturday holidays to Friday (Federal Reserve holiday schedules).
How many long weekends are in 2028?
2028 has 10 three-day weekends created by federal holidays. The 2028 calendar lists each one with its dates.
2028 holidays FAQ
What is the first federal holiday of 2028?
2028 starts with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028, observed Friday, December 31, 2027, followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2028.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2028?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day is Monday, June 19, 2028.
Is Easter a federal holiday?
No. Easter Sunday 2028 is Sunday, April 16, 2028, but it is not one of the 11 federal holidays.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
No. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24, 2028, is a regular workday for federal employees unless an executive order closes offices.
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is Monday, October 9, 2028, the 2nd Monday of October. Some states and cities mark Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date.
Related
Federal holiday dates are checked against the OPM federal holiday schedule on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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