US Holidays 2028 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2028: 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, 2028 | Saturday | December 31, 2027 | in 485 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 | Monday | — | in 501 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 | Monday | — | in 536 days |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | Monday | — | in 634 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2028 | Monday | — | in 655 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | — | in 670 days |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 | Monday | — | in 732 days |
| Columbus Day | October 9, 2028 | Monday | — | in 767 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2028 | Saturday | November 10, 2028 | in 800 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2028 | Thursday | — | in 812 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2028 | Monday | — | in 844 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, 2028 | Monday | in 529 days |
| Mother's Day | May 14, 2028 | Sunday | in 619 days |
| Father's Day | June 18, 2028 | Sunday | in 654 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2028 | Tuesday | in 789 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2028 | Sunday | in 850 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2028: 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 2028?
Thanksgiving 2028 falls on Thursday, November 23, 2028 — 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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