US Holidays 2038 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2038: the exact date, the day of the week, the federally observed date, and a live countdown to each.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Observed | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2038 | Friday | — | in 4088 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4105 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4133 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4238 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2038 | Saturday | June 18, 2038 | in 4257 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2038 | Sunday | July 5, 2038 | in 4272 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4336 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4371 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4402 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4416 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2038 | Saturday | December 24, 2038 | in 4446 days |
When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Monday-rule holidays (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) never need an observed date.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14, 2038 | Sunday | in 4132 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2038 | Sunday | in 4216 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2038 | Sunday | in 4258 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2038 | Sunday | in 4391 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2038 | Friday | in 4452 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2038?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2038: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
When is Thanksgiving 2038?
Thanksgiving 2038 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2038 — the fourth Thursday of November, as set by federal law.
What does the "observed" date mean?
When a fixed-date federal holiday lands on a weekend, federal employees get the nearest weekday off instead: the Friday before if it falls on Saturday, or the Monday after if it falls on Sunday. That weekday is the observed date; the holiday itself does not move.
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