{"id":198401,"date":"2023-04-07T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=198401"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:16:13","slug":"federal-holidays-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/federal-holidays-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The List of Federal Holidays in 2026 for Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing is more relaxing and refreshing than a day off that\u2019s spent well. The one thing common between <\/span>unlimited time off policies<\/b><\/a> and more traditional leave policies is federal holidays. Whether it is a day off for Christmas or the 4th of July, eagerly employees look forward to these paid days off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although federal holidays are traditionally only granted to federal employees, private businesses also provide time off for some of them. When making the leave calendar for the year, HR departments refer to the federal holiday calendar for that year (here is the federal holiday calendar for 2021<\/a><\/strong>) to determine which holidays need to be granted and on what day they fall.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019ll take you through what a federal holiday is, whether businesses must grant them, and the federal holidays for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Federal holidays in 2026<\/b> consist of 11 annual observances established by 5 U.S.C. 6103. On these days, non-essential federal offices close and employees receive paid time off. The newest addition is Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)<\/b>, which was signed into law in 2021. For 2026, because Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 3<\/b>. While private companies aren’t legally required to follow this schedule, most businesses provide paid leave for these dates to maintain competitive benefits and employee morale.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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What are Federal Holidays?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Federal law <\/span>(5 U.S.C. 6103)<\/b><\/a> observes 10 public holidays recognized by the federal government. On these days, federal employees receive paid time off. While Congress only has the authority to designate these as holidays for federal institutions, many private businesses and states also grant them as paid time off for their employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The List of US Federal Holidays in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here is a guide to federal holidays for 2026 in the United States:<\/span><\/p>\n