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US Business Days
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Count working days between any two dates — automatically skipping weekends and all 11 US federal holidays. Or add/subtract business days to find a future or past date.

  • ✓ All 11 US federal holidays built-in
  • ✓ Handles observed holiday dates (Sat→Fri, Sun→Mon)
  • ✓ Shows which holidays fall in your range
  • ✓ Works for any year — past or future
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🏛️ US Federal Holidays — 2026 to 2033

All 11 federal holidays with exact observed dates for 8 years. When a holiday falls onSaturday → observed Friday; onSunday → observed Monday.

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#HolidayActual DateObserved DateDay (Observed) Status
1 New Year's Day Jan 1, 2026Thu Jan 1, 2026 Thursday Past
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19, 2026Mon Jan 19, 2026 Monday Past
3 Presidents' Day Feb 16, 2026Mon Feb 16, 2026 Monday Past
4 Memorial Day May 25, 2026Mon May 25, 2026 Monday Upcoming
5 Juneteenth Jun 19, 2026Fri Jun 19, 2026 Friday Upcoming
6 Independence Day Jul 4, 2026Sat Jul 3, 2026observed Friday Upcoming
7 Labor Day Sep 7, 2026Mon Sep 7, 2026 Monday Upcoming
8 Columbus Day Oct 12, 2026Mon Oct 12, 2026 Monday Upcoming
9 Veterans Day Nov 11, 2026Wed Nov 11, 2026 Wednesday Upcoming
10 Thanksgiving Day Nov 26, 2026Thu Nov 26, 2026 Thursday Upcoming
11 Christmas Day Dec 25, 2026Fri Dec 25, 2026 Friday Upcoming

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US federal holidays are there?

There are11 federal holidaysrecognized under 5 U.S.C. § 6103: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?

When a fixed-date holiday (like July 4th or Christmas) falls on aSaturday, the federal government observes it on the precedingFriday. When it falls on aSunday, it is observed on the followingMonday. This calculator handles all observed dates automatically.

Are business days the same as working days?

Yes —business daysandworking daysare the same thing: Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays. Most contracts, shipping estimates, legal deadlines, and financial transactions use business days.

How many business days are in a year?

A typical US calendar year has260–262 weekdays(52 or 53 complete weeks × 5 days). After subtracting the 11 federal holidays (adjusted for weekend observations), a year typically has249–251 business days. The exact number varies year to year based on how holidays fall.

Do all US states observe the same federal holidays?

Federal holidays apply tofederal government employees and federally chartered institutions(like banks). Individual states and private employers may observe additional state-specific holidays or may not observe all federal ones. However, the 11 federal holidays listed are the standard for most business and legal purposes across the US.

When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?

Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) was officially established as a federal holiday onJune 17, 2021, when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

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