Is today a federal holiday? Here’s the complete list of 2026 federal holidays, including Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and more.

In January, we observed the federal holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the only federal holiday named for an individual American. Today, we're observing Presidents' Day, established after years of observing separate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln days.

Monday, Feb. 16, is Presidents Day. The annual commemoration is set aside to mark the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Established in 1879, the February holiday pays tribute to Washington, whose birthday is on Feb. 22.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 19, 2026. President Trump rescinded fee-free days at national parks for MLK Day and Juneteenth 2026. Federal offices, banks, and post offices will be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King ...

Several rail unions are among organizations that have announced support for the Holiday Pay Act, a bill introduced last week by U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) that would require employers to pay time and a half for working federal holidays.