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 486 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 | Monday | — | in 502 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 | Monday | — | in 537 days |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | Monday | — | in 635 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2028 | Monday | — | in 656 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | — | in 671 days |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 | Monday | — | in 733 days |
| Columbus Day | October 9, 2028 | Monday | — | in 768 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2028 | Saturday | November 10, 2028 | in 801 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2028 | Thursday | — | in 813 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2028 | Monday | — | in 845 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 530 days |
| Mother's Day | May 14, 2028 | Sunday | in 620 days |
| Father's Day | June 18, 2028 | Sunday | in 655 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2028 | Tuesday | in 790 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2028 | Sunday | in 851 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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