Full list of US 2025 Federal Holidays: Key dates and observances

The United States will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17, 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring past leaders.

Celebrated annually on the third Monday in February, the day initially recognized George Washington’s birthday before evolving into a broader commemoration of all U.S. presidents.

Originally, Washington’s birthday was observed on February 22, but the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 shifted the observance to create long weekends for American workers.


Although widely known as Presidents’ Day, some states including New York, Illinois, Virginia, Iowa, and Florida continue to refer to it as Washington’s Birthday or George Washington’s Day.

Federal Holidays and Their Impact on Workers

While US 2025 federal holidays are officially recognized by the government, they do not necessarily mean a mandatory day off for all workers.

Federal holidays primarily apply to government employees and federal institutions, while private businesses and state governments have the discretion to decide whether to grant employees a holiday.

Many companies offer paid time off or overtime pay for employees working on these days, but the decision varies by industry and employer policies.

Complete List of US 2025 Federal Holidays

The US government recognizes 11 federal holidays in 2025, along with Inauguration Day, which is observed once every four years. Here is the complete list:

January

• New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
• Inauguration Day (Observed every four years) – Monday, January 20

February

• Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) – Monday, February 17

May

• Memorial Day – Monday, May 26

June

• Juneteenth National Independence Day – Thursday, June 19

July

• Independence Day – Friday, July 4

September

• Labor Day – Monday, September 1

October

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also observed as Columbus Day) – Monday, October 13

November

• Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
• Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27

December

• Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25

Other Notable Observances in 2025

While not designated as federal holidays, several widely recognized observances take place throughout the year:

• Valentine’s Day – Friday, February 14
• St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17
• Good Friday – Friday, April 18

Federal Holidays vs. State and Local Holidays

While federal holidays apply to government offices, some states observe additional holidays specific to regional history or culture.

For example, Texas and Alabama recognize Confederate Memorial Day, while Hawaii and Alaska celebrate their respective statehood anniversaries.

Certain holidays, like Presidents’ Day, take on different names and meanings depending on the state.

Similarly, while Indigenous Peoples’ Day is gaining popularity, some areas continue to observe it as Columbus Day.

FAQs

How many US federal holidays are there in a year?

In addition to the eleven annual federal holidays, Congress designates Inauguration Day as a twelfth holiday, observed every four years on January 20 after a U.S. presidential election.

What country has the most federal holidays?

Nepal holds the record for the most public holidays globally, observing 39 holidays annually.