District of Columbia Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia observes 11 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as United States nationally, since District of Columbia doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in District of Columbia, United States

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for District of Columbia, United States. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across District of Columbia.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout District of Columbia align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In District of Columbia, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including New Year's Day on January 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — District of Columbia, United States

This is United States's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on United States's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across District of Columbia and the rest of United States, not a separate District of Columbia-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in District of Columbia

These are United States's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on United States's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in United States, including District of Columbia. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
New Year's Day	January 1	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks, Post Offices & Federal Agencies)	www.opm.gov
Juneteenth National Independence Day	June 19	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Government Offices)	www.opm.gov
Independence Day	July 4	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks, Stock Exchanges & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Veterans Day	November 11	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Postal Service Closed)	www.opm.gov
Christmas Day	December 25	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Nationwide Commercial & Govt Closures)	www.opm.gov
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	Third Monday of January	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)	Third Monday of February	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Memorial Day	Last Monday of May	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Labor Day	First Monday of September	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Columbus Day	Second Monday of October	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov
Thanksgiving Day	Fourth Thursday of November	National Holiday (Weekday Rule)	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Offices)	www.opm.gov

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in District of Columbia

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Columbus Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend
Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in District of Columbia

District of Columbia follows United States's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in District of Columbia, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As District of Columbia's capital, Washington, D.C. observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions — District of Columbia Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in District of Columbia?

Yes, they do. District of Columbia follows United States's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia observes 11 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as United States nationally, since District of Columbia doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in District of Columbia?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across District of Columbia.

Do public holidays in District of Columbia differ from the rest of United States?

No — public holidays in United States are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so District of Columbia observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient District of Columbia-specific reference, not because District of Columbia has its own separate holiday list.

Does Washington, D.C., District of Columbia's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Washington, D.C. observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of District of Columbia and United States. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for District of Columbia's public holiday dates?

District of Columbia's public holidays are mandated by United States's national statutory framework, published via www.opm.gov — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.