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2040 U.S. Holidays

Federal and popular US holidays for 2040 — exact dates, weekdays, and days until each observance.

23 holidays 11 federal ~250 business days 7 long weekends Next: Labor Day
2040 U.S. Holidays
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Add federal holidays to your calendar app or print an observed-date reference sheet.

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US Business Days Calculator

Count workdays between two dates or add/subtract business days. Weekends and federal observed holidays excluded by default.

Long Weekend Planner

Federal holidays that stretch into a 3+ day break when combined with adjacent weekends.

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Legal Observed Day Holiday Countdown Long wknd
January 1 January 2 Monday New Year's Day 4866 days Sat–Mon
January 16 January 16 Monday Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 4880 days Sat–Mon
February 2 Thursday Groundhog Day 4897 days
February 14 Tuesday Valentine's Day 4909 days
February 20 February 20 Monday Washington's Birthday 4915 days Sat–Mon
March 17 Saturday St. Patrick's Day 4941 days
April 1 Sunday Easter 4956 days
April 22 Sunday Earth Day 4977 days
May 5 Saturday Cinco de Mayo 4990 days
May 13 Sunday Mother's Day 4998 days
May 28 May 28 Monday Memorial Day 5013 days Sat–Mon
June 14 Thursday Flag Day 5030 days
June 17 Sunday Father's Day 5033 days
June 19 June 19 Tuesday Juneteenth 5035 days
July 4 July 4 Wednesday Independence Day 5050 days
September 3 September 3 Monday Labor Day 5111 days Sat–Mon
October 8 October 8 Monday Columbus Day 5146 days Sat–Mon
October 31 Wednesday Halloween 5169 days
November 11 November 12 Monday Veterans Day 5181 days Sat–Mon
November 22 November 22 Thursday Thanksgiving 5191 days
November 23 Friday Black Friday 5192 days
November 26 Monday Cyber Monday 5195 days
December 25 December 25 Tuesday Christmas Day 5224 days

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2040 US holidays — legal and observed dates

Federal holidays in the United States sometimes fall on a Saturday or Sunday. When that happens, the government moves observance to the nearest weekday so most federal workers receive a day off. This 2040 table shows both the legal calendar date and the observed date federal offices use. When the two match, only one date appears.

Popular cultural days such as Valentine's Day, Easter, or Halloween appear here for planning convenience but are not federal holidays unless the table labels them as such. Banks and post offices typically follow federal observance; private employers set their own paid holiday schedules and may include additional days.

Federal vs cultural observances

Eleven federal holidays are established by law, including fixed dates like Independence Day and floating rules like Thanksgiving. Cultural observances — religious feasts, awareness days, and seasonal celebrations — help families and communities coordinate events even when no office closes. The distinction matters for payroll, shipping cutoffs, and school calendars.

Each holiday row links to a detail page with history, recurrence rules, and the next ten occurrence dates. That makes it easy to check whether a future year moves observance because of a weekend.

Business days calculator

The calculator on this page counts workdays between two dates. Exclude weekends and optionally skip observed federal holidays in 2040. The result shows calendar days, weekend days, and any federal holidays inside your range. That supports project deadlines, shipping estimates, and payroll accrual without building a spreadsheet from scratch.

Long weekend planner

A long weekend forms when a federal holiday sits next to a Saturday or Sunday, giving three or more consecutive days off. The planner lists those stretches for 2040 so travel and maintenance can be booked early. Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving often create these blocks; fixed-date holidays that land midweek do not extend the weekend unless you take extra leave.

Printable calendars with matching dates

Federal holidays can be added to any monthly calendar or the 2040 yearly calendar. Print a PDF that uses the same observed dates shown in the table above, so wall calendars and office handouts stay aligned with this list.

Frequently asked questions

What is an observed federal holiday date?

The legal date is the day named in law, such as July 4. If it falls on Saturday, federal offices usually observe Friday; if Sunday, they observe Monday. The table shows both when they differ.

How does the business days calculator work?

Pick a start and end date. The tool counts weekdays in the range and can exclude observed federal holidays in 2040. Results include total calendar days and weekend days for context.

What counts as a long weekend on this page?

A federal holiday next to a Saturday or Sunday that gives at least three consecutive days off. The planner lists those stretches for 2040 so you can plan travel early.

Are all holidays on this list federal holidays?

No. Federal holidays are labeled clearly. Cultural days like Halloween or Valentine's Day appear for planning but are not federal holidays and do not close government offices by default.

Do private employers follow observed dates?

Federal observance rules apply to federal workers and many banks. Private companies choose their own paid holiday calendar; use this list as a reference, not a payroll mandate.

Can I add these holidays to a printable calendar?

Yes. Open any monthly or yearly template, enable federal holidays, and print. The same observed dates from this 2040 table appear on your PDF.

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