United States has 11 public holidays in 2015. The list below shows all federal holidays, their dates, and days of the week. Use the form to switch country or year.
Holiday calendar for United States 2015
| Date | Holiday | Type | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2015 | New Year's Day | Federal | Thursday |
| January 19, 2015 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal | Monday |
| February 16, 2015 | Presidents' Day | Federal | Monday |
| May 25, 2015 | Memorial Day | Federal | Monday |
| June 19, 2015 | Juneteenth | Federal | Friday |
| July 4, 2015 | Independence Day | Federal | Saturday |
| September 7, 2015 | Labor Day | Federal | Monday |
| October 12, 2015 | Columbus Day | Federal | Monday |
| November 11, 2015 | Veterans Day | Federal | Wednesday |
| November 26, 2015 | Thanksgiving | Federal | Thursday |
| December 25, 2015 | Christmas Day | Federal | Friday |
💡 Did you know? The US has no "official" national holiday list at the federal level. The 11 federal holidays are designated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for federal employees. Each state can also designate its own holidays. State holidays vary widely — Texas has 16, California has 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States has 11 federal holidays in 2015. Use the table below to see all dates, days of the week, and types.
The US has 11 federal holidays per year, designated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal employees get these days off; private employers are not required to follow them.
Yes. Independence Day is a fixed holiday on July 4. When July 4 falls on a weekend, the federal observance is typically moved to the adjacent Friday or Monday, but the official date is still July 4.
Thanksgiving 2015 is November 26, 2015. In the US, it's the 4th Thursday of November; in Canada, it's the 2nd Monday of October. Free countdown and calendar reference.
Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the US. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Texas was the first state to make it a holiday in 1980.
Labor Day 2015 is September 7, 2015. In the US and Canada, it's the 1st Monday of September. In India, it's May 1 (Maharashtra Day in some states).
Federal holidays are designated by the US government for federal employees. Public holidays are recognized by states, cities, or other jurisdictions. Some federal holidays are also state holidays, but not all (e.g., Confederate Memorial Day is a state holiday in some southern states but not federal).
Currently: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, New Zealand. More countries coming soon — our holiday database is expanding. For the most accurate list, consult the official government source for your country.