2025 Federal Holidays: Complete Calendar with Dates and Observances

This guide provides a comprehensive list of 2025 federal holidays in the United States, including dates, observances, and downloadable calendars. While this information is based on current holiday observance rules, always consult the official Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website closer to 2025 for the most up-to-date information.

At-a-Glance Calendar for 2025 Federal Holidays

Here’s a visually appealing calendar summarizing the key dates for 2025:

Month	Date	Day	Holiday
January	1	Wednesday	New Year’s Day
	20	Monday	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
	20	Monday	Inauguration Day (DC only)*
February	17	Monday	Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)
May	26	Monday	Memorial Day (Observed)*
June	19	Thursday	Juneteenth National Independence Day
July	4	Friday	Independence Day
September	1	Monday	Labor Day (Observed)*
October	13	Monday	Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Observed)*
November	11	Tuesday	Veterans Day
	27	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day
December	25	Thursday	Christmas Day

*Observance shifts to the closest weekday if the holiday falls on a weekend. Inauguration Day is a holiday for federal employees in Washington, D.C., only.

Federal Holidays in 2025: Detailed Table and Descriptions

Date	Federal Holiday	Day of the Week	Observance	Description
January 1	New Year’s Day	Wednesday		Celebrates the start of the new year.
January 20	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	Monday		Honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20	Inauguration Day	Monday	DC Only	Marks the commencement of a new presidential term (Observed by federal employees in D.C.)
February 17	Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)	Monday		Celebrates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and is often considered a day to honor all U.S. Presidents.
May 26	Memorial Day	Monday		A day of remembrance for those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
June 19	Juneteenth National Independence Day	Thursday		Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
July 4	Independence Day	Friday		Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
September 1	Labor Day	Monday		Recognizes the contributions of the American labor movement.
October 13	Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day	Monday		Honors the history and cultures of Native Americans and is connected to the historical arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas.
November 11	Veterans Day	Tuesday		Honors all American veterans, living and deceased.
November 27	Thanksgiving Day	Thursday		A day for expressing gratitude, traditionally celebrated with family and a feast.
December 25	Christmas Day	Thursday		Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Downloadable Calendars

Download the 2025 Federal Holidays Calendar in your preferred format:

FAQs

What if a holiday falls on a weekend?

If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

Are federal employees paid for holidays?

Most federal employees receive paid time off for federal holidays. Inauguration Day is an exception, applicable only to federal employees in Washington, D.C.

Exploring Further

State Holidays: While this calendar focuses on federal holidays, each state also has its own holidays. Research your state’s specific holidays for a complete understanding.
History of Federal Holidays: Delve into the historical context and evolution of each federal holiday.
Federal Holiday Pay Policies: For details on federal leave and holiday pay regulations, refer to the OPM website.

Stay Up-to-Date

Federal holidays are subject to change by government decree. While we strive for accuracy, always refer to the OPM website for the most authoritative and current information as 2025 approaches.