Here are the U.S. holidays that fall on Thursday in 2026 — including federal and widely observed dates:
Federal Holidays on Thursday in 2026
- New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1, 2026 (federal holiday)
- Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26, 2026 (federal holiday)
Other Notable Observances on Thursday (not federal holidays)
Here are a few recognitions/celebrations in 2026 that also fall on a Thursday:
- Lincoln’s Birthday — Thursday, February 12, 2026 (commemorative observance; not a federal public holiday)
- International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression — Thursday, June 4, 2026 (UN observance)
- Kamehameha Day — Thursday, June 11, 2026 (public holiday in Hawaii)
Summary: The key U.S. holidays on Thursdays in 2026 are New Year’s Day (Jan 1) and Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26) — both national holidays. Other fun or regional observances also fall on Thursdays throughout the year.
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Holidays that fall on Tuesday in 2026