How are substitute public holidays handled in United States?

When a statutory public holiday falls on a weekend, many jurisdictions (such as South Korea, the UK, and Japan) designate the following Monday as an official substitute holiday. Dayoffly displays both the original and substitute holiday dates.

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United States Public Holidays 2026

Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in United States.

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United States 2026 Interactive Calendar

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2026)

January (2)

New Year's Day

01-01

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

Public

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

01-19

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

Public

February (1)

Washington's Birthday

02-16

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Public

May (1)

Memorial Day

05-25

Mon, May 25, 2026

Public

June (1)

Juneteenth National Independence Day

06-19

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Public

July (2)

Independence Day (Observed)

07-03

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Public

Independence Day

07-04

Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Public

September (1)

Labor Day

09-07

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Public

October (1)

Columbus Day

10-12

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Public

November (2)

Veterans Day

11-11

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Public

Thanksgiving Day

11-26

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Public

December (1)

Christmas Day

12-25

Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.

Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.