Best Days to Take Leave in United States 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 14 to get 4 days off from Jan 14 to Jan 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Take Tue, Jan 18 to get 4 days off from Jan 15 to Jan 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 11 to get 4 days off from Feb 11 to Feb 14. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Valentine's Day.
- Take Tue, Feb 15 to get 4 days off from Feb 12 to Feb 15. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Valentine's Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 18 to get 4 days off from Feb 18 to Feb 21. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Presidents' Day.
United States 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 12 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2028-01-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Valentine's Day (2028-02-14, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Presidents' Day (2028-02-21, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- St. Patrick's Day (2028-03-17, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Memorial Day (2028-05-29, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (2028-06-19, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Day (2028-07-04, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Labor Day (2028-09-04, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Columbus Day (2028-10-09, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Halloween (2028-10-31, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Thanksgiving Day (2028-11-23, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
United States Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Federal |
| Jan 17 (2028-01-17) | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| Feb 2 (2028-02-02) | Wed | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 (2028-02-14) | Mon | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 21 (2028-02-21) | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal |
| Mar 17 (2028-03-17) | Fri | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Apr 9 (2028-04-09) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 14 (2028-05-14) | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29 (2028-05-29) | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal |
| Jun 19 (2028-06-19) | Mon | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal |
| Jun 18 (2028-06-18) | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 4 (2028-07-04) | Tue | Independence Day | Federal |
| Sep 4 (2028-09-04) | Mon | Labor Day | Federal |
| Oct 9 (2028-10-09) | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal |
| Oct 31 (2028-10-31) | Tue | Halloween | Observance |
| Nov 11 (2028-11-11) | Sat | Veterans Day | Federal |
| Nov 23 (2028-11-23) | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Federal |
About United States Holidays & Observances
The United States observes official federal holidays established by Title 5 of the US Code, closing federal agencies, stock markets, and commercial banks. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.