Is It a Federal Holiday?
Is today a federal holiday?
Today, Monday, October 5, 2026, is not a U.S. federal holiday. Enter any date from 2000 to 2100 to check it, including how weekend holidays shift.
How observed dates work
Saturday holidays are observed on the Friday before and Sunday holidays on the Monday after, which can move an observed holiday into the previous year.
Banks, mail and markets
The Federal Reserve, USPS and stock exchanges publish their own schedules. They are close to the federal calendar but not identical.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a federal holiday?
No.
Is tomorrow a federal holiday?
No.
Is the post office open on federal holidays?
Generally no; check usps.com.
Are banks open?
Generally no.
Is the stock market open?
Exchanges publish their own calendar.
Are schools closed?
Depends on the district.
What if a holiday falls on Saturday?
Federal employees observe it on Friday.
What if it falls on Sunday?
Observed on Monday.