Is New Year's day a federal holiday? Has Trump declared the day after New Year’s a federal holiday? Here's what to know

As the new year approaches, many workers are checking their calendars and asking a familiar question: how many days off do we actually get? With New Year’s Day falling on a Thursday in 2026, the workweek feels slightly awkward. That has led to fresh interest in whether Friday, Jan. 2, is also a holiday.

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Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday?

New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, is officially recognized as a federal holiday. It is one of the 11 federal holidays observed nationwide. Most federal offices will be closed that day, though private employers may follow different schedules, as per a report by Florida Today.

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Is Jan. 2 a federal holiday?

No. As of Monday, Dec. 29, President Trump has not declared Friday, Jan. 2, a federal holiday. While the president designated the days before and after Christmas as federal holidays, the same decision has not been made for the day after New Year’s Day.

This means federal offices are expected to reopen on Friday, Jan. 2, unless individual agencies or employers choose otherwise.

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Is Jan. 2 a Florida holiday?

Yes. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Nov. 17 that state offices will be closed on Jan. 2. The move gives Florida state employees a four-day weekend, running from Jan. 1 through Jan. 4. As with federal holidays, private businesses in Florida are not required to close, as per a report by Florida Today.

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Which federal holidays are scheduled for 2026?

In 2026, there will be eleven federal holidays. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists the following holidays for 2026:

1. New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st
2. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Monday, January 19
3. Washington's birthday, Monday, February 16
4. Memorial Day, Monday, May 25
5. Juneteenth National Independence Day, Friday, June 19
6. Independence Day, Friday, July 3rd
7. Labor Day, Monday, September 7
8. Columbus Day, Monday, October 12
9. Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11
10. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
11. Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25

FAQs

Is Jan. 2, 2026, a federal holiday?
No. Jan. 2 is not a federal holiday.

Is Jan. 2 a holiday in Florida?
Yes. Florida state offices will be closed on Jan. 2.