USA Calendar

Your complete guide to US calendars with federal holidays, cultural observances, and monthly planning tools. Access free, printable calendars designed for American schedules and planning needs.

11 Federal Holidays
50+ Observances
12 Monthly Calendars
3 Years Available

USA Calendar by Year

Select a year to view complete US calendars with all 12 months, federal holidays, and popular observances.

How Americans Use Calendars

Across the USA, calendars are used differently depending on the season and life stage.

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Early Year (Jan-Apr)

Focus on structure and planning. New Year resolutions, tax deadlines, and establishing routines for the year ahead.

Mid-Year (May-Aug)

Emphasize flexibility and travel. Summer vacations, outdoor events, and more relaxed scheduling around family activities.

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Late Year (Sep-Dec)

Center on holidays and reflection. Back-to-school, major holidays, year-end deadlines, and family gatherings.

Planning Tip: Understanding these seasonal patterns helps Americans plan time off strategically, schedule family events well in advance, and coordinate work schedules around known busy periods.

US Federal Holidays

The 11 official federal holidays observed by the US government each year.

🎇 First Half of Year

  • New Year's Day - January 1
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Third Monday in January
  • Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February
  • Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
  • Juneteenth - June 19
  • Independence Day - July 4

🎄 Second Half of Year

  • Labor Day - First Monday in September
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - Second Monday in October
  • Veterans Day - November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November
  • Christmas Day - December 25

USA Calendar Use Cases

Our USA calendars serve diverse planning needs across different contexts.

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Students & Teachers

Track academic schedules, exam dates, school holidays, and project deadlines aligned with US school calendars.

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Businesses & HR

Coordinate payroll schedules, employee PTO, federal holiday closures, and quarterly business planning.

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Families

Plan family gatherings around major holidays, coordinate kids' activities, and schedule vacations strategically.

Travelers

Identify peak travel periods, plan around long weekends, and avoid holiday rush periods for smoother trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about USA calendars and holidays.

The United States has 11 official federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day (or Indigenous Peoples' Day), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Federal employees and many private businesses observe these holidays.

When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. This ensures federal employees and many workers receive a day off for each holiday.

While the Gregorian calendar is used worldwide, USA calendars highlight American federal holidays and observances that differ from other countries. Additionally, the US commonly uses Sunday as the first day of the week, while many countries use Monday. Our USA calendars are specifically designed for American planning needs.

All 50 states observe the 11 federal holidays, but some states have additional state-specific holidays. For example, some states observe Confederate Memorial Day, Cesar Chavez Day, or state-specific celebrations. Private employers can also choose which holidays to observe for their employees.

Yes! All our USA calendars are designed to be print-friendly. You can use your browser's print function directly, or visit our Printable Calendar section for optimized PDF versions. We offer monthly, yearly, and various format options for printing.