Summary
The article lists the federal, state, and public holidays in the United States for the year 2026. It explains how these holidays affect government and business operations and highlights how different regions celebrate certain holidays distinctly.
Key Facts
- The United States has federal holidays established by law which are observed nationwide.
- Federal holidays are observed on their calendar date, but if they fall on a weekend, they are celebrated on the nearest weekday.
- Each state can declare its own state holidays to recognize regional history or culture.
- Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in Louisiana and parts of Alabama, and observed in Mississippi and Florida.
- The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday in several states like California, Florida, and Texas, among others.
- Christmas Eve is often a partial or full holiday in several states, including Maryland, Texas, and Michigan.
- Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day is a state holiday in Hawaii.
- Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed in many states and co-celebrated with Columbus Day in several regions.
