US Long Weekends 2026
2026 has 8 three-day weekends created by U.S. federal holidays. 2 more become 4-day weekends if you take one vacation day.
Every long weekend in 2026
| Dates | Holiday | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3 |
| Sat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16 | Washington’s Birthday | 3 |
| Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | 3 |
| Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 21 | Juneteenth | 3 |
| Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5 | Independence Day (observed) | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | 3 |
| Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 | Christmas Day | 3 |
Turn a holiday into a 4-day weekend
| Holiday | Take off | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day · Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 2 | Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 (4 days) |
| Thanksgiving Day · Thu, Nov 26 | Fri, Nov 27 | Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 29 (4 days) |
See also: working days in 2026 · 2026 US holidays · 2026 calendar · 2025 long weekends · 2027 long weekends
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Good to know
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
2026 has 8 three-day weekends created by U.S. federal holidays. 2 more become 4-day weekends if you take one vacation day.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
For most federal employees, a Saturday holiday is observed on the preceding Friday and a Sunday holiday on the following Monday (5 U.S.C. 6103 and Executive Order 11582). Private employers often follow the same rule, but it is not required.
Do all employers give these days off?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal employees and federally chartered banks. Many private employers observe some or all of them, but it is a company policy decision.
Can I make a long weekend longer?
Yes. In 2026, New Year’s Day (take Fri, Jan 2 off), Thanksgiving Day (take Fri, Nov 27 off) each turn into a 4-day weekend with one vacation day.
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