Complete Guide to 2026’s Major Holidays: Save These Dates

As we approach 2026, having a comprehensive understanding of the major holidays can help you plan accordingly. This guide outlines key government, religious, and cultural holidays throughout the year. Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar.

Key Holidays in 2026

January

• New Year’s Day: January 1 (Thursday)
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19 (Monday)

February

• Groundhog Day: February 2 (Monday)
• Super Bowl: February 8 (Sunday)
• Valentine’s Day: February 14 (Saturday)
• Presidents’ Day: February 16 (Monday)
• Lunar New Year: February 17 (Tuesday)
• Ash Wednesday: February 18 (Wednesday)

March

• Texas Independence Day: March 2 (Monday)
• Daylight Saving Time Begins: March 8 (Sunday)
• First Day of Spring: March 20 (Friday)
• Palm Sunday: March 29 (Sunday)

April

• Maundy Thursday: April 2 (Thursday)
• Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
• Holy Saturday: April 4 (Saturday)
• Easter Sunday: April 5 (Sunday)
• Tax Day: April 15 (Wednesday)
• San Jacinto Day: April 21 (Tuesday)
• Cinco de Mayo: May 5 (Tuesday)

May

• National Teacher Appreciation Day: May 5 (Tuesday)
• Mother’s Day: May 10 (Sunday)
• Memorial Day: May 25 (Monday)

June

• Flag Day: June 14 (Sunday)
• Juneteenth: June 19 (Friday)
• Father’s Day: June 21 (Sunday)
• First Day of Summer: June 21 (Sunday)

July

• Independence Day: July 4 (Saturday)

September

• Labor Day: September 7 (Monday)
• Patriot Day: September 11 (Friday)
• Rosh Hashanah: September 11 – September 13 (Friday – Sunday)
• Yom Kippur: September 21 (Monday)
• First Day of Fall: September 22 (Tuesday)

October

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 12 (Monday)
• Halloween: October 31 (Saturday)

November

• All Saints’ Day: November 1 (Sunday)
• Daylight Saving Time Ends: November 1 (Sunday)
• Election Day: November 3 (Tuesday)
• Veterans Day: November 11 (Wednesday)
• Thanksgiving Day: November 26 (Thursday)
• Black Friday: November 27 (Friday)

December

• Advent Begins: November 29 (Sunday)
• Cyber Monday: November 30 (Monday)
• Giving Tuesday: December 1 (Tuesday)
• Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: December 7 (Monday)
• Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: December 12 (Saturday)
• First Day of Winter: December 21 (Monday)
• Christmas Eve: December 24 (Thursday)
• Christmas Day: December 25 (Friday)
• New Year’s Eve: December 31 (Thursday)

Federal Holidays in 2026

Being informed about these dates will not only help in planning your year but also in understanding the cultural significance of each holiday. Make the most of 2026 by noting these essential dates from Filmogaz.com.