United States Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026
Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for United States in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.
Total Holidays
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Public Holidays
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Observances
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Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Holidays & Observances in United States in 2026
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
International Day of Human Fraternity
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
United Nations Observance
Friday, February 6, 2026
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
African-American Scientist and Inventor Day
State Observance
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
First Day of Irish American Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Sunday, March 1, 2026
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
United Nations Observance
Saturday, March 21, 2026
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Worldwide Observance
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
United Nations Observance
Monday, April 6, 2026
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
International Day of Human Space Flight
United Nations Observance
Sunday, April 12, 2026
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
United Nations Observance
Friday, April 24, 2026
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
United Nations Observance
Sunday, April 26, 2026
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Friday, May 1, 2026
First Day of Jewish American Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Friday, May 1, 2026
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
United Nations Observance
Friday, May 8, 2026
International Day of Living Together in Peace
United Nations Observance
Saturday, May 16, 2026
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
United Nations Observance
Sunday, May 17, 2026
World Autoimmune / Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day
Worldwide Observance
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
United Nations Observance
Thursday, May 21, 2026
International Day for Biological Diversity
United Nations Observance
Friday, May 22, 2026
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
United Nations Observance
Saturday, May 23, 2026
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
United Nations Observance
Friday, May 29, 2026
First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Monday, June 1, 2026
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
United Nations Observance
Thursday, June 4, 2026
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
United Nations Observance
Friday, June 5, 2026
International Day of Family Remittances
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
United Nations Observance
Friday, June 19, 2026
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
United Nations Observance
Sunday, June 21, 2026
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
United Nations Observance
Friday, June 26, 2026
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
United Nations Observance
Friday, June 26, 2026
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
United Nations Observance
Saturday, June 27, 2026
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
United Nations Observance
Thursday, July 30, 2026
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
United Nations Observance
Sunday, August 9, 2026
International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
United Nations Observance
Friday, August 21, 2026
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
United Nations Observance
Saturday, August 22, 2026
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
United Nations Observance
Sunday, August 23, 2026
International Day against Nuclear Tests
United Nations Observance
Saturday, August 29, 2026
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
United Nations Observance
Sunday, August 30, 2026
International Day for People of African Descent
United Nations Observance
Monday, August 31, 2026
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
United Nations Observance
Monday, September 7, 2026
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
International Day for South-South Cooperation
United Nations Observance
Saturday, September 12, 2026
First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
International Day of Sign Languages
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
International Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Worldwide Observance
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
United Nations Observance
Saturday, September 26, 2026
International Day for Universal Access to Information
United Nations Observance
Monday, September 28, 2026
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
International Day of Older Persons
United Nations Observance
Thursday, October 1, 2026
International Day of the Girl Child
United Nations Observance
Sunday, October 11, 2026
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
United Nations Observance
Saturday, October 17, 2026
World Development Information Day
United Nations Observance
Saturday, October 24, 2026
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
Annual Monthly Observance
Sunday, November 1, 2026
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
United Nations Observance
Monday, November 2, 2026
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
United Nations Observance
Friday, November 6, 2026
World Science Day for Peace and Development
United Nations Observance
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
United Nations Observance
Sunday, November 15, 2026
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
United Nations Observance
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
United Nations Observance
Monday, November 30, 2026
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations Observance
Thursday, December 3, 2026
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
United Nations Observance
Saturday, December 5, 2026
International Anti-Corruption Day
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
World Genocide Commemoration Day
United Nations Observance
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
International Universal Health Coverage Day
United Nations Observance
Saturday, December 12, 2026
International Human Solidarity Day
United Nations Observance
Sunday, December 20, 2026
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
United Nations Observance
Sunday, December 27, 2026
United States Holidays 2026 - FAQs
1. How many public holidays are there in United States in 2026?
➥ United States has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in United States in 2026?
➥ National holidays in United States include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in United States?
➥ Carnival days in United States are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in United States change every year?
➥ Some holidays in United States fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.
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