US Holidays 2861 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2861: the exact date, the day of the week, the federally observed date, and a live countdown to each.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Observed | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2861 | Saturday | December 31, 2860 | in 304675 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304691 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304726 days |
| Memorial Day | May 30, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304824 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2861 | Sunday | June 20, 2861 | in 304844 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304859 days |
| Labor Day | September 5, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304922 days |
| Columbus Day | October 10, 2861 | Monday | — | in 304957 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2861 | Friday | — | in 304989 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 24, 2861 | Thursday | — | in 305002 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2861 | Sunday | December 26, 2861 | in 305033 days |
When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Monday-rule holidays (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) never need an observed date.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14, 2861 | Monday | in 304719 days |
| Mother's Day | May 8, 2861 | Sunday | in 304802 days |
| Father's Day | June 19, 2861 | Sunday | in 304844 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2861 | Monday | in 304978 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2861 | Saturday | in 305039 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2861?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2861: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
When is Thanksgiving 2861?
Thanksgiving 2861 falls on Thursday, November 24, 2861 — the fourth Thursday of November, as set by federal law.
What does the "observed" date mean?
When a fixed-date federal holiday lands on a weekend, federal employees get the nearest weekday off instead: the Friday before if it falls on Saturday, or the Monday after if it falls on Sunday. That weekday is the observed date; the holiday itself does not move.
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