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 4132 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4149 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4177 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4282 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2038 | Saturday | June 18, 2038 | in 4301 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2038 | Sunday | July 5, 2038 | in 4316 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4380 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2038 | Monday | — | in 4415 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4446 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2038 | Thursday | — | in 4460 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2038 | Saturday | December 24, 2038 | in 4490 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 4176 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2038 | Sunday | in 4260 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2038 | Sunday | in 4302 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2038 | Sunday | in 4435 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2038 | Friday | in 4496 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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