United States Public Holidays 2029 — Full List with Dates

The United States' 2029 federal holiday calendar has Independence Day (4 July) falling on a Wednesday — the least convenient possible placement for the most celebrated American holiday. Federal workers and private employees who observe the holiday have a mid-week day off, but need to use leave on both Tuesday 3 July and Thursday 5 July to build a longer break.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday 15 January. Presidents' Day is Monday 19 February. Memorial Day is Monday 27 May. Labor Day is Monday 2 September. Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday 8 October.

Veterans Day (11 November) falls on a Sunday — observed on Monday 12 November, creating an automatic three-day weekend. Thanksgiving is Thursday 22 November. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday — taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a four-day festive break from Saturday 22 to Tuesday 25 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2029

11 holidays

🇺🇸 Public Holidays for all of United States

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type
1 Jan 2029	Mon	New Year's Day	Nationwide
15 Jan 2029	Mon	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	Nationwide
19 Feb 2029	Mon	Washington's Birthday	Nationwide
28 May 2029	Mon	Memorial Day	Nationwide
19 Jun 2029	Tue	Juneteenth National Independence Day	Nationwide
4 Jul 2029	Wed	Independence Day	Nationwide
3 Sept 2029	Mon	Labor Day	Nationwide
8 Oct 2029	Mon	Columbus Day	Nationwide
12 Nov 2029	Mon	Veterans Day (observed)	Nationwide
22 Nov 2029	Thu	Thanksgiving Day	Nationwide
25 Dec 2029	Tue	Christmas Day	Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Independence Day in the USA in 2029?

Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Wednesday in 2029 — mid-week. Federal offices close on the Wednesday. To create a four-day weekend, workers need to take Tuesday 3 July or Thursday 5 July as leave. Fireworks displays take place on the evening of 4 July regardless.

When is Thanksgiving in the USA in 2029?

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 22 November 2029 — the fourth Thursday of November. Black Friday (23 November) follows. With Christmas on a Tuesday and New Year's on a Tuesday, November–December 2029 requires careful leave planning for extended festive breaks.

Does Veterans Day create a long weekend in 2029?

Yes — Veterans Day (11 November) falls on a Sunday in 2029. The substitute federal holiday is observed on Monday 12 November, giving an automatic three-day weekend.

Is Christmas convenient in the USA in 2029?

Moderately. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday. Taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a four-day break from Saturday 22 to Tuesday 25 December. New Year's Day (1 January 2030) also falls on a Tuesday — additional leave needed for a longer festive stretch.

How does the mid-week Independence Day affect 2029 celebrations?

A Wednesday 4 July means workers in many private companies receive only the single Wednesday off unless they use annual leave. Fireworks displays, parades, and barbecues still take place on the Wednesday evening. Many employers grant additional days around the holiday as a goodwill gesture, but this is not legally required.