Calendar and Dates of Public Holidays in the USA
The United States of America recognizes many holidays, both religious and non-religious, throughout the year. Some are celebrated nationally, while others are recognized in certain states only. In total, there are ten official federal holidays, which means that all non-essential government offices and most private sector businesses are closed1. The two largest globally celebrated days are Christmas Day and New Year's Day2. The two largest secular, uniquely American holidays are the Fourth of July, which celebrates the date America gained independence from the United Kingdom, and Thanksgiving, which is a day to reflect on the founding of America and to give thanks23.
There are many other holidays which are not widely recognized and are specific to certain states, mainly for historical reasons4. In addition, there are many unofficial holidays, where celebrations and traditions may take place, but government offices, schools, and private businesses are still open.
Public Holidays Dates 2020, 2021 and 2022
This page lists all public holidays dates in the USA, click on a holiday to have more informations on its origins. You may also check out the celebrations page:
- New Year's Day
- Wednesday, January 1st 2020
- Friday, January 1st 2021
- Saturday, January 1st 2022 (observed Friday, December 31st)
- Martin Luther King's Birthday
- Monday, January 20th 2020
- Monday, January 18th 2021
- Monday, January 17th 2022
- Presidents' Day
- Monday, February 17th 2020
- Monday, February 15th 2021
- Monday, February 21st 2022
- Memorial Day
- Monday, May 25th 2020
- Monday, May 31st 2021
- Monday, May 30th 2022
- Independence Day
- Saturday, July 4th 2020 (observed Friday, July 3rd)
- Sunday, July 4th 2021 (observed Monday, July 5th)
- Monday, July 4th 2022
- Labor Day
- Monday, September 7th 2020
- Monday, September 6th 2021
- Monday, September 5th 2022
- Columbus Day
- Monday, October 12th 2020
- Monday, October 11th 2021
- Monday, October 10th 2022
- Veterans Day
- Wednesday, November 11th 2020
- Thursday, November 11th 2021
- Friday, November 11th 2022
- Thanksgiving
- Thursday, November 26th 2020
- Thursday, November 25th 2021
- Thursday, November 24th 2022
- Christmas
- Friday, December 25th 2020
- Saturday, December 25th 2021 (observed Friday, December 24th)
- Sunday, December 25th 2022 (observed Monday, December 26th)