US Holiday Schedule 2025: Federal, non-federal holidays, and key events

As the new year unfolds, planning your schedule around public holidays, non-federal observances, and major events becomes essential for both leisure and work-life balance.

The US Holiday Schedule 2025 provides an overview of important dates that can help families, travelers, and professionals organize their year efficiently.

From federal holidays to cultural and religious events, here’s a detailed look at what lies ahead in 2025, as mentioned in a report by Hindustan Times.

Federal Holidays in 2025

Federal holidays in the United States are observed nationwide, with government offices, schools, and many businesses closed to honor these occasions.

Here’s the list of official federal holidays for 2025:

• Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
• Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (also Inauguration Day in 2025)
• Monday, February 17: Washington’s Birthday
• Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
• Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Friday, July 4: Independence Day
• Monday, September 1: Labor Day
• Monday, October 13: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
• Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
• Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day

Non-Federal Holidays and Observances

While not officially recognized as federal holidays, these significant dates hold cultural, religious, or societal importance across the country:

• Wednesday, January 29: Chinese New Year
• Sunday, February 2: Groundhog Day
• Friday, February 14: Valentine’s Day
• Friday, February 28 (tentative): Ramadan begins
• Tuesday, March 4: Mardi Gras
• Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday
• Monday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
• Friday, April 18: Good Friday
• Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday
• Monday, May 5: May Day and Cinco de Mayo
• Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day
• Saturday, June 14: Flag Day
• Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day
• Monday, October 20: Diwali
• Friday, October 31: Halloween
• Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2: Day of the Dead
• Friday, November 28: Black Friday
• Monday, December 1: Cyber Monday
• Sunday, December 14: Hanukkah begins
• Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve
• Wednesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve

Major Events in 2025

Beyond holidays, the year also features notable national events:

• Thursday, January 9: National Day of Mourning (honoring former President Jimmy Carter, introduced by President Joe Biden).
• Sunday, February 9: Super Bowl
• Sunday, February 16: NBA All-Star Game

FAQs:

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

January 20, 2025.

When does Ramadan begin?

February 28 or March 1, depending on the moon sighting.