California 2026: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about California 2026

Are these California state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. California may have additional state holidays (such as Lincoln's Birthday or Election Day) that are not shown here.

Does my employer have to give me federal holidays off?

Federal law does not require private employers to give time off or premium pay for federal holidays. Whether you get them depends on company policy or your employment contract.

How many federal holidays are there in California in 2026?

11 federal holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19), Presidents' Day (Feb 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 3), Labor Day (Sep 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; California state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in California in 2026?

8 long weekends: Jan 17–19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 14–16 (Presidents' Day); May 23–25 (Memorial Day); Jun 19–21 (Juneteenth); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 5–7 (Labor Day); Oct 10–12 (Columbus Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2026 holidays in California into longer breaks?

Based on California's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 27) for 4 days in a row, Nov 26–29 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Nov 9, Tue Nov 10) for 5 days in a row, Nov 7–11 (Veterans Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in California in 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is Fri, Dec 25.