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Holiday Date Finder

Choose a holiday and year to find its exact date.

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What this calculator does

This tool finds the exact date of common U.S. holidays for any year, handling both fixed-date holidays and "floating" holidays defined by a weekday rule, like "the 4th Thursday of November" for Thanksgiving.

Worked example

Thanksgiving in 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the 4th Thursday of November that year.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a floating holiday falls on the same date every year. Rule-based holidays shift within a roughly week-long range depending on how the calendar lands.
  • Mixing up Easter's date range. Easter can fall anywhere from late March to late April, following a lunar-based formula rather than a fixed weekday rule.
  • Assuming federal observance always matches the actual date. When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observed day off is often shifted to the nearest weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Which holidays does this online holiday date finder cover?+

A set of commonly observed U.S. holidays, including both fixed-date holidays (like Christmas and Independence Day) and floating holidays defined by a rule (like "4th Thursday of November" for Thanksgiving, or the Easter computus algorithm).

Why do floating holidays move around each year?+

Holidays like Thanksgiving or Labor Day are defined by a weekday rule (e.g., "the 4th Thursday of November") rather than a fixed calendar date, so their exact date shifts from year to year depending on how the calendar falls.

How is Easter's date calculated?+

Easter follows a centuries-old ecclesiastical formula (the "computus") based on the lunar cycle and the spring equinox, which is why it moves between late March and late April each year rather than following a simple weekday rule.

Does this cover holidays outside the United States?+

No — this tool currently lists common U.S. observances. Many of these dates differ in other countries, and some holidays are U.S.-specific entirely.

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