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 5553 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5572 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 17, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5600 days |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5698 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5722 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2042 | Friday | — | in 5737 days |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5796 days |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2042 | Monday | — | in 5838 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2042 | Tuesday | — | in 5867 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 27, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5883 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2042 | Thursday | — | in 5911 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 5597 days |
| Mother's Day | May 11, 2042 | Sunday | in 5683 days |
| Father's Day | June 15, 2042 | Sunday | in 5718 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2042 | Friday | in 5856 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2042 | Wednesday | in 5917 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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