US holiday calendar 2025: federal and non-federal holidays
Curious about when next year’s holidays will be? Here’s a full breakdown of 2025 US federal holidays and significant celebrations you won’t want to miss.
Today is Presidents Day, the third federal holiday in 2025. In the United States, there are 11 official federal holidays, but many other significant cultural, religious, and commemorative dates are observed across the country. These holidays reflect America’s rich diversity and often pause regular activities, bringing families and communities together for celebrations, traditions, or reflection.
Below is the complete 2025 US holiday calendar, featuring federally recognized holidays and other important observances that highlight the nation’s cultural and social fabric.
Federal holidays in the United States for 2025
Since the official recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day in 2021, the United States has observed 11 federal holidays each year. On these days, public institutions and government offices close, and employees are given a paid day off. While private employers are not legally required to observe these holidays, many choose to do so.
Here are the federal holidays for 2025:
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, Jan. 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 20 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | Monday, Feb. 17 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Thursday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep. 1 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, Oct. 13 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, Nov. 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 27 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, Dec. 25 |
On these dates, schools, banks, and most government agencies are closed, and celebrations often include parades, family gatherings, or patriotic displays.
Non-federal holidays and notable observances
In addition to federal holidays, the US observes numerous other significant dates that hold cultural, religious, or historical importance. While these are not officially recognized as paid holidays nationwide, they remain widely celebrated and acknowledged.
Here are some key observances in 2025:
| Chinese New Year | Wednesday, Jan. 29 |
| Groundhog Day | Sunday, Feb. 2 |
| Valentine’s Day | Friday, Feb. 14 |
| Mardi Gras | Tuesday, March 4 |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, March 5 |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Monday, March 17 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20 |
| Cinco de Mayo | Monday, May 5 |
| Mother’s Day (second Sunday in May) | Sunday, May 11 |
| Flag Day | Saturday, June 14 |
| Father’s Day (third Sunday in June) | Sunday, June 15 |
| Halloween | Friday, Oct. 31 |
| Hanukkah | Sunday, Dec. 14 – Monday, Dec. 22 |
| New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, Dec. 31 |
Whether you want to join the festivities at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, experience the atmosphere of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana or make plans with your friends to enjoy a margarita on Cinco de Mayo, keeping track of when these celebrations occur will help you avoid missing out on the opportunity.
Knowing when both the federal and non-federal holidays are will help you plan a trip, a family event, or be sure to ask for personal time off, not to mention get a card off to your mom or dad so it will arrive on time.
Original article written by Daniela Barrera, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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