US holiday calendar 2025: federal and non-federal holidays.

As we are about to usher in the New Year, it’s time to mark your calendars and plan ahead. 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.

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.

Here are the federal holidays for 2025:

New Year’s Day	Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Monday, January 20
Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)	Monday, February 17
Memorial Day	Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day	Thursday, June 19
Independence Day	Friday, July 4
Labor Day	Monday, September 1
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day	Monday, October 13
Veterans Day	Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day	Thursday, December 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, January 29
Groundhog Day	Sunday, February 2
Valentine’s Day	Friday, February 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, October 31
Hanukkah	Sunday, December 14 – Monday, December 22
New Year’s Eve	Wednesday, December 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.