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 442 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 | Monday | — | in 458 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 | Monday | — | in 493 days |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | Monday | — | in 591 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2028 | Monday | — | in 612 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | — | in 627 days |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 | Monday | — | in 689 days |
| Columbus Day | October 9, 2028 | Monday | — | in 724 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2028 | Saturday | November 10, 2028 | in 757 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2028 | Thursday | — | in 769 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2028 | Monday | — | in 801 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 486 days |
| Mother's Day | May 14, 2028 | Sunday | in 576 days |
| Father's Day | June 18, 2028 | Sunday | in 611 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2028 | Tuesday | in 746 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2028 | Sunday | in 807 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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