Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in United States 2026
United States has 8 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19
3 days offMartin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16
3 days offWashington's Birthday
Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
3 days offMemorial Day
Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 21
3 days offJuneteenth National Independence Day
Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5
3 days offIndependence Day
Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7
3 days offLabor Day
Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12
3 days offColumbus Day
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3 days offChristmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in United States in 2026?
8: Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Sat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16 (Washington's Birthday); Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 (Memorial Day); Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 21 (Juneteenth National Independence Day); Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5 (Independence Day); Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (Labor Day); Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12 (Columbus Day); Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 (Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in United States in 2026?
Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19: 3 days off (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).