Mark Your Calendars: 2025 Federal Holidays Announced

Washington, D.C. – As the new year kicks off, Americans are already looking ahead to the long weekends and days off that punctuate the year. The Office of Personnel Management has released the official list of federal holidays for 2025, giving everyone ample time to plan vacations, family gatherings, and much-needed breaks.

This year, federal employees will enjoy 12 paid holidays spread across 11 days.

A Year of Celebrations: your 2025 Federal Holiday Guide

From honoring past figures to celebrating American values, 2025 offers plenty of opportunities for rest and reflection. Here’s a breakdown of the 2025 federal holiday schedule:

New Year’s Day: wednesday, January 1
Martin luther King, jr. day: Monday, January 20
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Columbus Day: Monday, October 13
Veterans Day: Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27
* Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25

“I haven’t gotten around to checking it out yet. Are there any new holidays added to the list?” David asked Sarah, eager to start planning his time off.

“Nope, it’s the usual suspects,” Sarah replied, “but it’s still nice to have them confirmed so far in advance. we can start planning now!”

With a mix of patriotic holidays, days honoring historical figures, and celebrations of American values, 2025 offers plenty of opportunities for rest and reflection. Whether you’re dreaming of a summer getaway, a cozy Thanksgiving feast, or simply a long weekend to recharge, mark these dates on your calendar and start planning your 2025 adventures.

Note: This list reflects federal holidays observed by government offices. Some private businesses may observe different holiday schedules.

“Did you hear? The 2025 federal holidays are out!” exclaimed Emily, excitedly waving her phone in front of her coworker, Daniel.

“Really?” Daniel responded, leaning over to peek at Emily’s screen. “I know it’s still a while away, but it’s good to know. Anything new on there?”

“Nope, same as always,” Emily chuckled.”But it’s good to have it officially confirmed. Gives us plenty of time to plan, right?”

“Definitely! I was just thinking about when I coudl schedule that trip to see my family next year. Knowing these dates helps a lot,” Daniel agreed.“Do you remember when all the holidays are? I need to double-check before I book anything.”

Emily grinned. “Okay, so New Year’s Day is on a Wednesday – kind of a bummer starting the year midweek. Then, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January,” Emily rattled off, her fingers counting the dates on her phone. “Presidents’ Day is February 17th, and then we have Memorial Day at the end of May.”

“Great! That reminds me, I wanted to visit some museums in D.C. around Memorial Day. Might be pretty crowded though,” Daniel mused.

“Probably!” Emily agreed. “Juneteenth is on a Friday in June, then we have Independence Day falling on a Thursday. Labor Day is the first Monday in September, and Columbus Day is the second Monday in October. Veterans Day is November 11th, Thanksgiving is on the 27th, and Christmas is on a Wednesday.”

“You’ve got a photographic memory, Emily!” Daniel laughed.“Thanks so much for sharing this. It’ll come in handy when I start planning.”

“No problem! Just glad we can start looking forward to all those long weekends,” Emily chirped.