The United States' 2025 federal holiday calendar opens with Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday 20 January — the same week as the Presidential Inauguration (20 January 2025). Presidents' Day is Monday 17 February. Memorial Day is Monday 26 May.
Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Friday — automatic three-day weekend for one of the most celebrated American holidays. Fireworks displays, parades, and barbecues take place on a Friday in 2025, making the holiday particularly convenient for travel. Labor Day is Monday 1 September.
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday 13 October. Veterans Day (11 November) falls on a Tuesday — taking Monday 10 November as leave creates a four-day break. Thanksgiving is Thursday 27 November. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Thursday — taking Friday 26 December as leave creates a four-day Christmas break.
Nationwide Holidays 2025
12 holidays| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Mon | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Mon | Inauguration Day | Nationwide |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Washington's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 26 May 2025 | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Fri | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Sept 2025 | Mon | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Columbus Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Veterans Day | Nationwide |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |