Holiday planning
Long Weekends in United States
United States has 14 long weekends in 2026 and 13 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Veterans Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
14
Bridge opps
- 5d
Veterans Day
Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Fri 16 Jan – Mon 19 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all13
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
13
Bridge opps
- 5d
Lincoln's Birthday & Presidents Day
Thu 11 Feb – Mon 15 Feb
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Fri 15 Jan – Mon 18 Jan
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in United States 2026
All 13 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in United States 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in United States 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in United States 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does United States have in 2026?
United States has 14 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does United States have in 2027?
United States has 13 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in United States?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Veterans Day (Wed 11 Nov). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.