US Holidays 2559 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2559: 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, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194398 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194412 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 19, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194447 days |
| Memorial Day | May 28, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194545 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2559 | Tuesday | — | in 194567 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2559 | Wednesday | — | in 194582 days |
| Labor Day | September 3, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194643 days |
| Columbus Day | October 8, 2559 | Monday | — | in 194678 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2559 | Sunday | November 12, 2559 | in 194712 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 22, 2559 | Thursday | — | in 194723 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2559 | Tuesday | — | in 194756 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, 2559 | Wednesday | in 194442 days |
| Mother's Day | May 13, 2559 | Sunday | in 194530 days |
| Father's Day | June 17, 2559 | Sunday | in 194565 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2559 | Wednesday | in 194701 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2559 | Monday | in 194762 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2559?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2559: 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 2559?
Thanksgiving 2559 falls on Thursday, November 22, 2559 — 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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