US Holidays 2042 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2042: 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, 2042 | Wednesday | — | in 5552 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5571 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 17, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5599 days |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5697 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5721 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2042 | Friday | — | in 5736 days |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5795 days |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5837 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2042 | Tuesday | — | in 5866 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 27, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5882 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5910 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, 2042 | Friday | in 5596 days |
| Mother's Day | May 11, 2042 | Sunday | in 5682 days |
| Father's Day | June 15, 2042 | Sunday | in 5717 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2042 | Friday | in 5855 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2042 | Wednesday | in 5916 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2042?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2042: 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 2042?
Thanksgiving 2042 falls on Thursday, November 27, 2042 — 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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