Long weekends in United States, 2026.
United States, 2026: 10 long weekends. 7 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 34 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 17 January to 19 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- 14 February to 16 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Presidents Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Memorial Day)
- 19 June to 21 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
- 3 July to 5 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 7 November to 11 November: 5 days off, take Mon 9 Nov and Tue 10 Nov as leave (Veterans Day)
- 26 November to 29 November: 4 days off, take Fri 27 Nov as leave (Thanksgiving Day)
Public holidays in United States, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 19 January | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday 16 February | Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) |
| Monday 25 May | Memorial Day |
| Friday 19 June | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Friday 3 July | Independence Day |
| Monday 7 September | Labour Day (Labor Day) |
| Wednesday 11 November | Veterans Day |
| Thursday 26 November | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in United States in 2026?
United States has 7 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in United States in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
United States has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.