Federal Holidays 2025 Full List: It’s crucial to know US federal holidays as 2025 approaches. Nationally recognized federal holidays give employees time off. The 2025 federal holidays are:
Federal Holidays 2025 Full List
Here’s the full list of federal holidays in the United States for 2025, presented in a table format:
| Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Wednesday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20 | Monday |
| Presidents’ Day | February 17 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 26 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 1 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 13 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday |
1. New Years Day—Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day is a time for contemplation and celebration. Businesses may have reduced hours and federal agencies closed.
2. Martin Luther King Day—January 20, 2025
This day celebrates the civil rights leader’s birthday and his work for justice. Annually on the third Monday of January.
3. Presidents’ Day, February 17, 2025
Washington’s Birthday, or Presidents’ Day, honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The third Monday in February is it.
4. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
Memorial Day commemorates U.S. military deaths. It’s the last Monday of May.
5. June 19, 2025—Juneteenth National Independence Day
Juneteenth celebrates US enslaved African Americans’ freedom. It happens every June 19.
6. Independence Day—Friday, July 4, 2025
Independence Day commemorates the 1776 Declaration of Independence. The holiday includes fireworks, parades, and other events.
7. Labor Day—September 1, 2025
Labor Day celebrates American workers and the labor movement. First Monday in September is it.
8. Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2025
Day celebrates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in America. It’s the second Monday in October.
9. Veterans Day, November 11, 2025
Veterans Day commemorates US military veterans. November 11 is the annual date.
10. Thanksgiving—Thursday, November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving is about gratitude and dining with loved ones. The fourth Thursday of November is it.
11. Christmas Day—Thursday, December 25, 2025
Traditions and activities mark Jesus Christ’s birth on Christmas Day.
Federal holidays that fall on weekends may be observed on the following weekday. Observe a Saturday holiday on Monday. For detailed observance details, check with your workplace or the OPM website.
What are the federal holidays in 2025?
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are federal holidays in 2025.
When is 2025’s first federal holiday?
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, New Year’s Day is the first federal holiday.
