US Federal Holidays 2028
A leap year full of opportunities! Check the complete 2028 federal holiday schedule and plan your long weekends and extended breaks.
Official 2028 US Calendar
Federal Holiday Schedule (Leap Year)| Date | Holiday Name | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Saturday (Observed Dec 31, '27) |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday |
| February 21 | Presidents' Day | Monday |
| May 29 | Memorial Day | Monday |
| June 19 | Juneteenth | Monday |
| July 4 | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| September 4 | Labor Day | Monday |
| October 9 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Monday |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | Saturday (Observed Nov 10) |
| November 23 | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Monday |
2028 FAQ
2028 is excellent for Monday holidays. MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Christmas Day all fall on Mondays, providing several 3-day weekends.
Technically, because Jan 1, 2029 is a Monday, the "observed" New Year's holiday for federal employees in the 2028 calendar year actually happens on Friday, December 29, 2028 for some, while others observe Jan 1, 2028 on Dec 31, 2027.
Leap Year Efficiency
With 366 days, 2028 gives you one extra day to achieve your goals. In terms of travel, the high concentration of Monday holidays makes it one of the most efficient years for domestic road trips.