Based on the 2026 US holiday calendar, here are the federal holidays that fall on Fridays.
Holidays that fall on Friday in 2026
- January 16 – Isra and Mi’raj (Muslim observance, tentative)
- March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Muslim observance, tentative)
- May 1 – Kentucky Oaks (sporting event)
- May 8 – Truman Day (Missouri state holiday)
- June 5 – World Environment Day (UN observance)
- June 19 – Juneteenth (Federal Holiday)
- July 3 – Independence Day observed (Federal Holiday – since July 4 falls on Saturday)
- September 18 – Air Force Birthday (observance)
The main federal holidays that fall on Fridays in 2026 are:
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day observed (July 3 – observed instead of Saturday, July 4)
Note that when a federal holiday falls on a weekend, it’s typically observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday for federal employees.
Related: Complete list of US holidays in 2026