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United States Public Holidays 2025

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HoliWiki currently lists 10 holiday entries for United States in 2025. The calendar and date-ordered table below show the available schedule.

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New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJanuary 20, 2025

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Presidents DayFebruary 17, 2025

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Memorial DayMay 26, 2025

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Juneteenth National Independence DayJune 19, 2025

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Independence DayJuly 4, 2025

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Labour DaySeptember 1, 2025

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Veterans DayNovember 11, 2025
Thanksgiving DayNovember 27, 2025

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Christmas DayDecember 25, 2025

Holiday list

10 entries

DateWeekdayHolidayType
WednesdayNew Year's DayFederal holiday
MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayFederal holiday
MondayPresidents DayFederal holiday
MondayMemorial DayFederal holiday
ThursdayJuneteenth National Independence DayFederal holiday
FridayIndependence DayFederal holiday
MondayLabour DayFederal holiday
TuesdayVeterans DayFederal holiday
ThursdayThanksgiving DayFederal holiday
ThursdayChristmas DayFederal holiday

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Holiday Stories

New Year's Day

New Year's Day begins the Gregorian calendar year. Celebrations range from the Times Square ball drop to local countdowns, parades and resolutions for the year ahead.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This holiday honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his work for racial equality through nonviolence. Many communities mark it as a national day of service.

Washington's Birthday

The federal holiday officially commemorates George Washington, the first U.S. president. It is widely called Presidents Day and is often used to recognize presidential history more broadly.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor members of the U.S. military who died in service. Flags, memorial ceremonies and red poppies are common symbols of remembrance.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth recalls June 19, 1865, when the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas. Festivals, readings, music and education honor African American freedom and history.

Independence Day

Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Fireworks, parades, concerts and outdoor gatherings are common across the country.

Labor Day

Labor Day recognizes the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first Monday in September also serves as an unofficial close to the summer season.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. Its November 11 date grew from Armistice Day, marking the end of major fighting in World War I.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November as a day of gratitude and family gathering. Roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are traditional foods.

Christmas

Christmas on December 25 has been a U.S. federal holiday since 1870. Traditions include decorating trees, exchanging gifts, attending services and supporting charitable causes.