Calendar resources 2026
US federal holidays and business days 2026.
US Federal Holidays 2026
The year 2026 includes 11 official US federal holidays spread throughout the calendar year. Many of these holidays fall strategically on Mondays and Fridays, creating excellent opportunities for extended weekend getaways. Several holidays also align perfectly with Fridays and Mondays, giving Americans multiple three-day weekends to enjoy with family and friends.
| Date | Day | Federal Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (observed) |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Calendar 2026 in Landscape Format
Annual calendar 2026 for a quick overview
Our calendars are versatile planning aids for personal use at home, in the office, in the practice or in the workshop. By integrating the public holidays for the year 2026, all you have to do is add your private or business appointments. You immediately get a clear overview of the day of the week and also have enough space for your own notes or regional public holidays.
Many parents like to highlight school vacations with a marker to visually emphasize them. For instance, the Christmas break typically includes Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and it may extend a week or two to accommodate the holiday season. Good Friday might be a day off in some districts, but it is not as universally observed as a part of spring break, which often occurs around Easter. Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer vacation for many schools. Labor Day is widely recognized, with schools and most businesses closed, signifying the end of summer and the start of the new school year. Independence Day on July 4th is a national holiday with all schools and most businesses closed. Printing a free calendar for 2026 can bring joy as it helps in planning for these holidays and school vacations.
The available calendars with calendar weeks for the year 2026 to print out are available in different versions. There are plain black and white versions as well as colorful layouts with different colors for holidays or months. Many people find the colorful designs attractive. Others, on the other hand, prefer to print out the calendar for 2026 and customize it individually. They prefer to mark their important dates themselves with colors to keep track. The choice of layout is entirely up to your personal preferences.
As the annual calendars are offered as free templates, you can also print out several designs and then decide on the most beautiful and suitable one. For example, you could print a calendar for each family member, a personal calendar and one for the office. This gives you the opportunity to choose from different models and avoids overloading a single sheet with too many entries. It often makes sense to print out several calendars. Many households therefore have separate school, work and vacation calendars. Many layouts offer enough space for schoolwork, grades or appointments so that each child can have their own individual calendar.
Our annual calendars, many possibilities
There are various designs for printing out a calendar for the year 2026. An annual planner like this provides the family with a quick overview of public vacations and vacation days, appointments and birthdays. Many people use it as a vacation planner by marking the days off in color and seeing at a glance when they have to work and when not. It therefore also functions as a work calendar, as it makes information on working and office hours quickly available. For children, the family planner is a practical school calendar. In most families, the annual calendar is an all-rounder that hangs prominently in the living room, dining room or hallway and reliably informs parents and children alike about current appointments. Many people also prefer a calendar for the year 2026 with calendar weeks for professional reasons, as it provides a quick overview of the 52 weeks of the year.
Free Calendar 2026 in Portrait Format
Our annual calendars are extremely versatile organizers and planners that offer plenty of space for notes. Our template for the two-page Excel calendar 2026 to print out is particularly popular. The first page contains side-by-side columns for the months January to June, while the second page shows the columns for July to December. You can enter your appointments in the corresponding columns. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are highlighted in color to make them easier to see. You can download and print this calendar for the year 2026 free of charge in PDF, Excel or PNG format. This template is perfect for creating a wall calendar.
This annual overview provides the essential dates you need for 2026 planning. For more detailed planning, individual monthly calendars are also available for download. All calendar information is provided for reference purposes without guarantee of accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are in 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. These include traditional holidays like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, plus newer additions like Juneteenth.
What day does 2026 start on?
2026 starts on a Thursday, January 1st with New Year’s Day. This means the first weekend of 2026 begins just two days into the new year.
Which 2026 holidays create long weekends?
Several holidays create three-day weekends in 2026. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19), Presidents’ Day (February 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Labor Day (September 7), and Columbus Day (October 12) all fall on Mondays.
What formats are the calendars available in?
The 2026 calendars are available in PDF, Excel (XLS), and PNG formats. Both landscape and portrait orientations are offered to accommodate different printing preferences and display needs.
Is the 2026 calendar free to download?
Yes, all 2026 calendar formats are completely free to download. You can access PDF, Excel, and PNG versions without any cost or registration requirements.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26th. This creates a natural four-day weekend when combined with the following Friday, perfect for family gatherings and travel.
Monthly Calendars for 2026
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