US Holidays 2040 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2040: 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, 2040 | Sunday | January 2, 2040 | in 4808 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 16, 2040 | Monday | — | in 4823 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 20, 2040 | Monday | — | in 4858 days |
| Memorial Day | May 28, 2040 | Monday | — | in 4956 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2040 | Tuesday | — | in 4978 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2040 | Wednesday | — | in 4993 days |
| Labor Day | September 3, 2040 | Monday | — | in 5054 days |
| Columbus Day | October 8, 2040 | Monday | — | in 5089 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2040 | Sunday | November 12, 2040 | in 5123 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 22, 2040 | Thursday | — | in 5134 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2040 | Tuesday | — | in 5167 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, 2040 | Tuesday | in 4852 days |
| Mother's Day | May 13, 2040 | Sunday | in 4941 days |
| Father's Day | June 17, 2040 | Sunday | in 4976 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2040 | Wednesday | in 5112 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2040 | Monday | in 5173 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2040?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2040: 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 2040?
Thanksgiving 2040 falls on Thursday, November 22, 2040 — 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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