Connecticut 2028: Federal Holidays

11 federal holidays · 9 long weekends

These are federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. §6103. Banks and federal offices close, but federal law does not require private employers to provide paid time off.

Next day off
446days away
New Year's Day · Dec 31 Fri
3-day weekend (Dec 31 – Jan 2)
Computed from rulesSource: 5 U.S.C. §6103 – Federal Holidays · checked

Coming up

12.31FriNew Year's Dayin 446 days
02.21MonWashington's Birthdayin 498 days
8 more later
05.29MonMemorial Dayin 596 days
07.04TueIndependence Dayin 632 days
09.04MonLabor Dayin 694 days
10.09MonColumbus Dayin 729 days
11.10FriVeterans Dayin 761 days
11.23ThuThanksgiving Dayin 774 days
12.25MonChristmas Dayin 806 days
Jan1 off
Feb1 off
Mar
Apr
May1 off
Jun1 off
Jul1 off
Aug
Sep1 off
Oct1 off
Nov2 off
Dec1 off
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Connecticut 2028

Are these Connecticut state holidays?
No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Connecticut 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 Connecticut in 2028?
11 federal holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Dec 31), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 17), Presidents' Day (Feb 21), Memorial Day (May 29), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 4), Columbus Day (Oct 9), Veterans Day (Nov 10), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; Connecticut state holidays are not listed on this page.
What are the long weekends in Connecticut in 2028?
9 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Jan 15–17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 19–21 (Presidents' Day); May 27–29 (Memorial Day); Jun 17–19 (Juneteenth); Sep 2–4 (Labor Day); Oct 7–9 (Columbus Day); Nov 10–12 (Veterans Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2028 holidays in Connecticut into longer breaks?
Based on Connecticut's 2028 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jul 3) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Independence Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 24) for 4 days in a row, Nov 23–26 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Connecticut in 2028?
Christmas Day 2028 is Mon, Dec 25.