New York is home to approximately 20 million people and includes New York City — the most populous US city and one of the world's leading financial, cultural, and media centres. The state observes all 11 federal public holidays plus several additional state holidays including Lincoln's Birthday (12 February) and Election Day.
In 2026, New York observes 11 public holidays in total — 11 nationwide holidays that apply across all of United States.
Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays
New York — All Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Mon | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Nationwide |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | Washington's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Fri | Independence Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Mon | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Mon | Columbus Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wed | Veterans Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
New York — School Holidays 2026
Winter Break
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Spring Break
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
Summer Holidays
25.06.2026 - 08.09.2026
Christmas Break
24.12.2025 - 02.01.2026