Holiday and observance calendar
Search federal, cultural, religious, international and fun observances in one place.
Unofficial days are provided as cultural references. Religious and cultural dates may vary by tradition. Federal holidays follow U.S. observance rules.
Find a date quickly
Change the year, choose a month or filter by type. Federal holidays are calculated automatically for the selected year.
Confirm closures and hours directly with each government office, school or business before making plans. References: OPM federal holidays and United Nations international days.
How to use the calendar
Choose a year and month, filter by type or search by name. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate, or print the monthly calendar.
Practical example
To plan a November appointment, select that month and the Federal category to see federal holidays displayed in the calendar.
Important limitations
Fun days are unofficial observances. Religious and cultural dates can vary, and each school, business or agency sets its own operating hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do businesses close for every federal holiday?
No. Closures depend on each organization. Confirm directly before visiting.
Are fun days official holidays?
No. They are identified as unofficial observances.
Can I print the entire year?
Yes. Select All months and use the print button. Each month is prepared as a separate page.
