United States Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with United States on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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United States Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 7
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Next: January 1, 2027 |
| January 2 | Friday | National Science Fiction Day | Next: January 2, 2027 |
| January 4 | Sunday | National Trivia Day | Next: January 4, 2027 |
| January 5 | Monday | National Whipped Cream Day | Next: January 5, 2027 |
| January 18 | Sunday | Winnie the Pooh Day | Next: January 18, 2027 |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Next: January 18, 2027 |
| January 21 | Wednesday | National Hugging Day | Next: January 21, 2027 |
February 15
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Tuesday | National Woman Physicians Day | Next: February 3, 2027 |
| February 6 | Friday | National Frozen Yogurt Day | Next: February 6, 2027 |
| February 10 | Tuesday | National Umbrella Day | Next: February 10, 2027 |
| February 11 | Wednesday | National New Friends Day | Next: February 11, 2027 |
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Next: February 14, 2027 |
| February 15 | Sunday | National Wisconsin Day | Next: February 15, 2027 |
| February 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Next: February 15, 2027 |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Next: February 10, 2027 |
| February 18 | Wednesday | National Wine Drink Day | Next: February 18, 2027 |
| February 22 | Sunday | National Walking the Dog Day | Next: February 22, 2027 |
| February 23 | Monday | National Banana Bread Day | Next: February 23, 2027 |
| February 27 | Friday | National Pokemon Day | Next: February 27, 2027 |
| February 27 | Friday | National Strawberry Day | Next: February 27, 2027 |
| February 28 | Saturday | National Public Sleeping Day | Next: February 28, 2027 |
| February 28 | Saturday | National Chocolate Souffle Day | Next: February 28, 2027 |
March 10
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 – March 31 | Sunday | National Nutrition Month | Next: March 1, 2027 |
| March 1 | Sunday | National Wedding Planning Day | Next: March 1, 2027 |
| March 9 | Monday | National Napping Day | Next: March 15, 2027 |
| March 12 | Thursday | National Working Moms Day | Next: March 12, 2027 |
| March 14 | Saturday | National Pi day | Next: March 14, 2027 |
| March 14 | Saturday | National Write Your Story Day | Next: March 14, 2027 |
| March 28 | Saturday | National Weed Appreciation Day | Next: March 28, 2027 |
| March 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Next: March 21, 2027 |
| March 30 | Monday | National Doctors' Day | Next: March 30, 2027 |
| March 30 | Monday | National Virtual Vacation Day | Next: March 30, 2027 |
April 7
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Wednesday | National Walking Day | Next: April 7, 2027 |
| April 8 | Wednesday | National Zoo Lovers Day | Next: April 8, 2027 |
| April 10 | Friday | National Siblings Day | Next: April 10, 2027 |
| April 11 | Saturday | National Pet Day | Next: April 11, 2027 |
| April 25 | Saturday | National Zucchini Bread Day | Next: April 25, 2027 |
| April 29 | Wednesday | National Astronomy Day | Next: April 29, 2027 |
| April 29 | Wednesday | National Zipper Day | Next: April 29, 2027 |
May 10
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Friday | National Tuba Day | Next: May 7, 2027 |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Teacher Appreciation Day | Next: May 4, 2027 |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Next: May 9, 2027 |
| May 11 | Monday | National Twilight Zone Day | Next: May 11, 2027 |
| May 16 | Saturday | National Mimosa Day | Next: May 16, 2027 |
| May 18 | Monday | National Visit Your Relatives Day | Next: May 18, 2027 |
| May 21 | Thursday | National Waitstaff Day | Next: May 21, 2027 |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost Sunday | Next: May 16, 2027 |
| May 24 | Sunday | National Brothers Day | Next: May 24, 2027 |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Next: May 31, 2027 |
June 19
July 16
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Wednesday | National Zip Code Day | Next: July 1, 2027 |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day (USA) | Next: July 4, 2027 |
| July 5 | Sunday | National Bikini Day | Next: July 5, 2027 |
| July 6 | Monday | National Fried Chicken Day | Next: July 6, 2027 |
| July 9 | Thursday | National Sugar Cookie Day | Next: July 9, 2027 |
| July 10 | Friday | National Kitten Day | Next: July 10, 2027 |
| July 13 | Monday | National French Fry Day | Next: July 13, 2027 |
| July 15 | Wednesday | National Hot Dog Day | Next: July 21, 2027 |
| July 19 | Sunday | National Ice Cream Day | Next: July 18, 2027 |
| July 23 | Thursday | National Vanilla Ice Cream Day | Next: July 23, 2027 |
| July 24 | Friday | National Cousins Day | Next: July 24, 2027 |
| July 26 | Sunday | National Parents' Day | Next: July 25, 2027 |
| July 26 | Sunday | National Uncle Day | Next: July 26, 2027 |
| July 28 | Tuesday | National Waterpark Day | Next: July 28, 2027 |
| July 29 | Wednesday | National Lipstick Day | Next: July 29, 2027 |
| July 31 | Friday | National Mutt Day | Next: July 31, 2027 |
August 25
September 56
October 96
November 62
December 30
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