What Day Is That Holiday? A 2026–2027 Guide for Schools and Daycares

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Planning ahead is key when you’re managing school or daycare staffing. Whether you’re preparing for closures, holiday programs, or making sure you’ve got enough substitute teachers lined up, it helps to know exactly when each major holiday falls.

Find out when Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s 2027, and more land during the 2026–2027 school year — formatted for easy reference.

Labor Day is on Monday, September 7 in 2026.

Observed nationwide, Labor Day is a major school and daycare closure day that signals the unofficial end of summer.

Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) is on Monday, October 12 in 2026.

Recognized differently across districts and states, this holiday may affect school schedules depending on your location.

Veterans Day is on Wednesday, November 11 in 2026.

A federal holiday honoring U.S. military veterans. Many public schools and offices close in observance.

Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 26 in 2026.

A major nationwide holiday. Schools and centers typically close for at least two days for Thanksgiving, often the entire week.

Christmas Day is on Friday, December 25 in 2026.

Expect widespread closures and winter break scheduling around this date.

New Year’s Day is on Friday, January 1 in 2027.

The first day of the year and a continuation of most school winter breaks.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 18 in 2027.

Observed as a day of service or rest; schools and public institutions are commonly closed.

Presidents’ Day is on Monday, February 15 in 2027.

Another federal holiday when many schools are closed or operating on shortened schedules.

Memorial Day is on Monday, May 31 in 2027.

Observed in honor of U.S. military personnel who died in service. Marks the start of summer break planning for many schools.

Juneteenth is on Saturday, June 19 in 2027.

A federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. Year-round centers may observe it on the preceding Friday.

Independence Day is on Sunday, July 4 in 2027.

Because it falls on a weekend, centers and schools that operate year-round typically observe the holiday on Monday, July 5, 2027.

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