2026 Major Holidays Guide: Key Dates to Mark Now

As 2026 approaches, planning around major holidays is essential. This guide highlights key dates for government, religious, and cultural events throughout the year. Be sure to note these significant occasions in 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)

May

• Cinco de Mayo: May 5 (Tuesday)
• 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 aware of these holidays is crucial for effective planning. Each date holds cultural significance, offering opportunities for celebration and reflection. Check back on Filmogaz.com to ensure you don’t miss any important events in 2026.