US Holidays 2563 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2563: 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, 2563 | Saturday | December 31, 2562 | in 195858 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2563 | Monday | — | in 195874 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2563 | Monday | — | in 195909 days |
| Memorial Day | May 30, 2563 | Monday | — | in 196007 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2563 | Sunday | June 20, 2563 | in 196027 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2563 | Monday | — | in 196042 days |
| Labor Day | September 5, 2563 | Monday | — | in 196105 days |
| Columbus Day | October 10, 2563 | Monday | — | in 196140 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2563 | Friday | — | in 196172 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 24, 2563 | Thursday | — | in 196185 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2563 | Sunday | December 26, 2563 | in 196216 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, 2563 | Monday | in 195902 days |
| Mother's Day | May 8, 2563 | Sunday | in 195985 days |
| Father's Day | June 19, 2563 | Sunday | in 196027 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2563 | Monday | in 196161 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2563 | Saturday | in 196222 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2563?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2563: 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 2563?
Thanksgiving 2563 falls on Thursday, November 24, 2563 — 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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