Long Weekends 2028 and US Holidays
There are 10 federal holidays in 2028; 10 fall on a weekday. Here is each one, the long weekend it creates and how to stretch it with PTO.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Private employers choose their own paid holidays; most give six to eight. Tick the ones you get in the planner. Last checked: October 30, 2026.
2028 federal holiday calendar
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 17, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Monday, February 21, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Monday, October 9, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Veterans Day (observed) | Friday, November 10, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 | Federal holiday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24, 2028 | Common company holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, December 22, 2028 | Common company holiday (some employers) |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2028 | Federal holiday |
How to stretch 2028 holidays with PTO
Days off in a row around each holiday, counting weekends, for a private-sector worker who gets the common company holidays (see below).
| Holiday | No PTO | 1 day PTO | 2 days PTO | 3 days PTO | 4 days PTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day May 29, 2028 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) July 4, 2028 | 1 day | 4 days | 4 days | 4 days | 4 days |
| Labor Day September 4, 2028 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving November 23, 2028 | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days | 9 days |
| Day after Thanksgiving November 24, 2028 | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days | 9 days |
| Christmas December 25, 2028 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
Best value PTO days
- Independence Day (Fourth of July): take Monday, July 3 off for 4 days in a row, July 1–4, 2028 (1 day of PTO).
- Thanksgiving: take Monday, November 20, Tuesday, November 21, Wednesday, November 22 off for 9 days in a row, November 18–26, 2028 (3 days of PTO).
- Day after Thanksgiving: take Monday, November 20, Tuesday, November 21, Wednesday, November 22 off for 9 days in a row, November 18–26, 2028 (3 days of PTO).
- Memorial Day: take Tuesday, May 30, Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1, Friday, June 2 off for 9 days in a row, May 27 – June 4, 2028 (4 days of PTO).
- Labor Day: take Tuesday, September 5, Wednesday, September 6, Thursday, September 7, Friday, September 8 off for 9 days in a row, September 2–10, 2028 (4 days of PTO).
- Memorial Day 2028: May 29, 2028
- Independence Day (Fourth of July) 2028: July 4, 2028
- Labor Day 2028: September 4, 2028
- Thanksgiving 2028: November 23, 2028
- Christmas 2028: December 25, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
10 federal holidays; 10 fall on a weekday (observed dates).
What is the best long weekend of 2028?
Independence Day (Fourth of July): Monday, July 3 → July 1–4, 2028, 4 days (1 day).