Calendar 2026 - Full Year at a Glance
Quickly access each month of the 2026 calendar
Complete 2026 Holiday Calendar
Your comprehensive guide to holidays, observances, and important dates worldwide. Plan your year with precision using our detailed month-by-month breakdown of federal holidays, religious observances, and international celebrations.
Essential Facts About 2026
Understanding the calendar structure helps with effective planning for business, education, and personal activities throughout the year.
Standard Year
2026 is a common year with 365 days, starting on Thursday and ending on Thursday.
Lunar New Year
February 17 marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Long Weekends
Multiple federal holidays fall on Mondays, creating extended weekend opportunities.
Global Observances
Includes major holidays from diverse cultures and international commemorations.
Q1 January - March 2026
- Jan 01 New Year's Day Federal Thursday
- Jan 06 Epiphany Religious Tuesday
- Jan 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal Monday
- Jan 26 Australia Day Intl Monday
- Jan 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day Tuesday
- Feb 02 Groundhog Day Monday
- Feb 14 Valentine's Day Saturday
- Feb 16 Presidents' Day Federal Monday
- Feb 17 Lunar New Year (Horse) Intl Tuesday
- Feb 17 Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday Tuesday
- Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Religious Wednesday
- Mar 01 Ramadan Begins Religious Sunday
- Mar 08 International Women's Day Intl Sunday
- Mar 08 Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
- Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day Tuesday
- Mar 20 Spring Equinox Friday
- Mar 29 Palm Sunday Religious Sunday
Q2 April - June 2026
- Apr 01 April Fools' Day Wednesday
- Apr 02 Passover Begins Religious Thursday
- Apr 03 Good Friday Religious Friday
- Apr 05 Easter Sunday Religious Sunday
- Apr 22 Earth Day Intl Wednesday
- Apr 30 Eid al-Fitr Religious Thursday
- May 01 International Workers' Day Intl Friday
- May 05 Cinco de Mayo Tuesday
- May 10 Mother's Day Sunday
- May 22 Shavuot Religious Friday
- May 25 Memorial Day Federal Monday
- Jun 14 Flag Day Sunday
- Jun 19 Juneteenth Federal Friday
- Jun 20 Summer Solstice Saturday
- Jun 21 Father's Day Sunday
Q3 July - September 2026
- Jul 01 Canada Day Intl Wednesday
- Jul 04 Independence Day Federal Saturday
- Jul 06 Eid al-Adha Religious Monday
- Jul 14 Bastille Day Intl Tuesday
- Jul 26 Islamic New Year Religious Sunday
- Aug 09 International Day of Indigenous Peoples Intl Sunday
- Aug 12 International Youth Day Intl Wednesday
- Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Religious Saturday
- Aug 26 Women's Equality Day Wednesday
- Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday UK Monday
- Sep 07 Labor Day Federal Monday
- Sep 12 Rosh Hashanah Religious Saturday
- Sep 21 Yom Kippur Religious Monday
- Sep 21 International Day of Peace Intl Monday
- Sep 22 Autumn Equinox Tuesday
Q4 October - December 2026
- Oct 03 German Unity Day Intl Saturday
- Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day Federal Monday
- Oct 24 United Nations Day Intl Saturday
- Oct 31 Halloween Saturday
- Oct 31 Reformation Day Religious Saturday
- Nov 01 All Saints' Day Religious Sunday
- Nov 01 Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
- Nov 08 Diwali Religious Sunday
- Nov 11 Veterans Day Federal Wednesday
- Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Federal Thursday
- Nov 27 Black Friday Friday
- Dec 05 Hanukkah Begins Religious Saturday
- Dec 21 Winter Solstice Monday
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Thursday
- Dec 25 Christmas Day Federal Friday
- Dec 26 Kwanzaa Begins / Boxing Day Intl Saturday
- Dec 31 New Year's Eve Thursday
US Federal Holidays 2026
Complete list of federally recognized holidays in the United States. These are days when federal government offices are closed and many businesses observe reduced hours or closures.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday | First day of the calendar year |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | Monday | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | February 16 | Monday | Third Monday of February (Washington's Birthday) |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Friday | Commemorates emancipation of enslaved people |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Saturday | Observed Friday July 3 by many employers |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday | First Monday of September |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12 | Monday | Second Monday of October (Columbus Day) |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Wednesday | Honors military veterans |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | Thursday | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Christian celebration of Christ's birth |
Note: When a federal holiday falls on Saturday, it is usually observed on Friday. When it falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. Independence Day 2026 falls on Saturday, so many employers will observe Friday, July 3 as the holiday.
Seasonal Overview 2026
The astronomical seasons are determined by the position of Earth relative to the Sun, marked by equinoxes and solstices.
Spring
March 20
Vernal Equinox at 09:01 UTC
Summer
June 20
Summer Solstice at 22:34 UTC
Autumn
September 22
Autumnal Equinox at 19:05 UTC
Winter
December 21
Winter Solstice at 09:50 UTC
Major Religious Observances 2026
Important dates for major world religions throughout the year. Dates for holidays based on lunar calendars are approximate and may vary.
Christian
- Jan 6 Epiphany
- Feb 18 Ash Wednesday
- Apr 3 Good Friday
- Apr 5 Easter Sunday
- May 14 Ascension Day
- May 24 Pentecost
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
Jewish
- Mar 10 Purim
- Apr 2-10 Passover
- May 22 Shavuot
- Sep 12-14 Rosh Hashanah
- Sep 21 Yom Kippur
- Sep 26 Sukkot
- Dec 5-13 Hanukkah
Islamic
- Mar 1-30 Ramadan
- Apr 30 Eid al-Fitr
- Jul 6 Eid al-Adha
- Jul 26 Islamic New Year
- Aug 4 Ashura
- Oct 5 Mawlid al-Nabi
Hindu
- Mar 14 Holi
- Apr 14 New Year (Ugadi)
- Aug 25 Janmashtami
- Sep 1 Ganesh Chaturthi
- Oct 2 Navratri
- Oct 12 Dussehra
- Nov 8 Diwali
Buddhist
- Feb 15 Parinirvana Day
- May 26 Vesak (Buddha Day)
- Jul 13 Asalha Puja
- Dec 8 Bodhi Day
Sikh
- Jan 5 Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Apr 13 Vaisakhi
- Jun 16 Martyrdom of Arjan Dev
- Nov 14 Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Orthodox
- Jan 7 Christmas (Julian)
- Jan 19 Theophany
- Apr 12 Orthodox Easter
- Aug 15 Dormition of Mary
East Asian
- Feb 17 Lunar New Year
- Mar 5 Lantern Festival
- Apr 4 Qingming Festival
- Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival
- Oct 4 Mid-Autumn Festival
Note: Dates for holidays based on lunar or lunisolar calendars (Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, East Asian) are calculated for 2026 and may shift by a day depending on moon sighting and regional variations.
Planning Your 2026
Strategic tips for maximizing your time off and coordinating schedules throughout the year.
Long Weekend Opportunities
Several federal holidays fall on Mondays in 2026, creating natural three-day weekends:
- Jan 19: MLK Jr. Day
- Feb 16: Presidents' Day
- May 25: Memorial Day
- Sep 7: Labor Day
- Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Vacation Planning Tips
Maximize your PTO by strategically planning around holidays:
- Thanksgiving Week: Take Wed-Fri off for 9 days (Nov 21-29)
- Christmas/New Year: Bridge Dec 25 - Jan 1 with minimal PTO
- July 4 Weekend: Independence Day on Saturday means Friday may be off
- Spring Break: Plan around Easter (Apr 5) for family travel
Business Considerations
Key scheduling factors for business operations in 2026:
- Q1 Planning: Account for New Year and MLK Day closures
- Fiscal Year: Many companies end Q4 around Thanksgiving
- International: Coordinate with regional holidays globally
- Retail: Black Friday (Nov 27) kicks off holiday shopping
Working Days in 2026
Essential statistics for payroll, project planning, and business scheduling. Calculations assume a standard Monday-Friday work week.
Quarterly Breakdown
| Quarter | Weekdays | Fed. Holidays | Work Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Jan-Mar) | 64 | 2 | 62 |
| Q2 (Apr-Jun) | 65 | 2 | 63 |
| Q3 (Jul-Sep) | 66 | 2 | 64 |
| Q4 (Oct-Dec) | 66 | 5 | 61 |
Important Notes
- Calculations based on 11 US federal holidays
- Actual work days vary by employer and location
- Some states observe additional holidays (e.g., state-specific days)
- Private sector may observe different holiday schedules
- International offices follow local holiday calendars
Pro Tip: When planning projects, always add buffer time around major holidays when staff availability may be reduced.
Daylight Saving Time 2026
Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects scheduling, international coordination, and daily routines. Here are the key dates for 2026:
- DST Begins: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "spring forward" one hour
- DST Ends: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "fall back" one hour
- Duration: DST lasts approximately 8 months in 2026
Note: Not all US states observe DST. Arizona (except Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not change their clocks. Always verify local rules when scheduling across time zones.
Spring Forward
March 8
+1 Hour at 2:00 AM
Fall Back
November 1
-1 Hour at 2:00 AM