United States Public Holidays 2028 — Full List with Dates

The United States' 2028 federal holiday calendar features two major events: the Los Angeles Summer Olympics (July–August) and the Presidential Election (November). Neither adds federal holidays, but both shape the national calendar.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday 17 January. Presidents' Day is Monday 21 February. Memorial Day is Monday 29 May. Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Tuesday — taking Monday 3 July as leave creates a four-day long weekend, and with the LA Olympics opening ceremony scheduled for late July 2028, the summer is already exceptionally busy.

Labor Day is Monday 4 September. Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday 9 October. Veterans Day (11 November) falls on a Saturday — observed on Friday 10 November, giving a three-day Veterans Day weekend. Thanksgiving is Thursday 23 November. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday — automatic four-day festive break from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2028

11 holidays

🇺🇸 Public Holidays for all of United States

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type
31 Dec 2027	Fri	New Year's Day (observed)	Nationwide
17 Jan 2028	Mon	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	Nationwide
21 Feb 2028	Mon	Washington's Birthday	Nationwide
29 May 2028	Mon	Memorial Day	Nationwide
19 Jun 2028	Mon	Juneteenth National Independence Day	Nationwide
4 Jul 2028	Tue	Independence Day	Nationwide
4 Sept 2028	Mon	Labor Day	Nationwide
9 Oct 2028	Mon	Columbus Day	Nationwide
10 Nov 2028	Fri	Veterans Day (observed)	Nationwide
23 Nov 2028	Thu	Thanksgiving Day	Nationwide
25 Dec 2028	Mon	Christmas Day	Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2028 a Presidential Election year in the USA?

Yes — the US Presidential Election takes place on Tuesday 7 November 2028. Election Day is not a federal holiday but some states treat it as a state holiday. The election does not affect the federal holiday calendar.

Does the USA host the Olympics in 2028?

Yes — Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics, scheduled from late July to mid-August. This is the first US Summer Olympics since Atlanta 1996. The Games do not add federal holidays but significantly affect summer travel and accommodation across Southern California.

When is Independence Day in the USA in 2028?

Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Tuesday in 2028. Taking Monday 3 July as annual leave creates a four-day long weekend from Saturday 1 to Tuesday 4 July — a strong bridge day opportunity.

Is Christmas Day favourable in the USA in 2028?

Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday in 2028. Federal offices and many businesses are closed from Saturday 23 through Monday 25 December. Many workers take Tuesday 26 December as additional leave for a nine-day festive stretch through New Year's Day.

Is 2028 a leap year in the USA?

Yes — 2028 is a leap year with 366 days. 29 February falls on a Tuesday during the school year. It does not add a public holiday but is a notable calendar feature of the Presidential Election leap year.