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Printable Calendars 2026

Featured Holidays and Events

Columbus Day

Columbus Day 2026 falls on October 12, a Monday, honoring Christopher Columbus's 1492 arrival in the Americas. Federal holiday since 1971, it recognizes Hispanic and Italian-American contributions, observed by schools, banks, and government offices.

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Veterans Day

Every November 11, the United States pauses to honor all who have worn the nation's uniform. Veterans Day traces its roots to the 1918 armistice that silenced the guns of the Great War, yet its purpose has grown to embrace every generation of service members.

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Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day in the United States, celebrated this November 26, 2026, is a deeply rooted tradition. Beyond the iconic harvest feast, its history reveals a complex journey of unity, political shifts, and national reconciliation that shaped modern American identity.

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day in the United States blends centuries-old traditions with modern celebrations, marking the birth of Jesus Christ while embracing secular customs like gift-giving, family feasts, and festive decorations that transform neighborhoods each December.

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Official Calendar, Federal Holidays & Observance Rules in the United States

A comprehensive guide to federal holidays, statutory observances, and annual planning for 2026 in the United States.

Legal Framework: Title 5 of the United States Code

Federal holidays in the United States are officially established by Congress under Title 5 of the United States Code (5 U.S.C. § 6103). While federal law strictly governs non-essential federal government agencies and federal employees, these dates serve as the national benchmark for state governments, financial institutions (Federal Reserve banks), stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ), and corporate workplaces across the country.

The 11 Recognized Federal Holidays

The United States designates eleven annual federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday (commonly celebrated as Presidents' Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day (observed in various states as Indigenous Peoples' Day), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Uniform Monday Holiday Act & In-Lieu Observances

To provide workers with extended three-day weekends, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 relocated several public observances to designated Mondays (MLK Day on the third Monday in January, Presidents' Day on the third Monday in February, Memorial Day on the last Monday in May, Labor Day on the first Monday in September, and Columbus Day on the second Monday in October). Furthermore, under federal observance rules, when a calendar holiday falls on a Saturday, government offices and financial markets observe it on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the statutory observance shifts to the following Monday.

Printable Vector Specifications

Our 2026 printable calendars for the United States are crafted specifically for standard North American Letter size paper (8.5 × 11 inches). Rendered as scalable vector PDF files, they ensure razor-sharp typography at any magnification while using minimalist line weights engineered to minimize toner and inkjet cartridge usage.