US Holidays 2038 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2038: 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, 2038 | Friday | — | in 4084 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4101 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4129 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4234 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2038 | Saturday | June 18, 2038 | in 4253 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2038 | Sunday | July 5, 2038 | in 4268 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4332 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4367 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4398 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4412 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2038 | Saturday | December 24, 2038 | in 4442 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, 2038 | Sunday | in 4128 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2038 | Sunday | in 4212 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2038 | Sunday | in 4254 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2038 | Sunday | in 4387 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2038 | Friday | in 4448 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2038?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2038: 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 2038?
Thanksgiving 2038 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2038 — 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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