New Year’s celebrations took place in cities in the East and Pacific.
The new year has finally arrived, which means it’s time for you to starting filling out your 2026 calendar.
But what days of the week do the major holidays fall on this year? Here are some dates to know.
When is MLK Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January, which is Jan. 19 this year.
When is Valentine’s Day 2026?
Valentine’s Day occurs annually on Feb. 14, which falls on a Saturday this year.
When is Presidents’ Day 2026?
Washington’s birthday, commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day, is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, which is Feb. 16 this year.
When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and lasts until the Lantern Festival on Tuesday, March 3.
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, begins and ends with the sighting of the crescent moon, as the religion follows the lunar calendar.
The first night of Ramadan 2026 is expected to fall on the evening of Feb. 17. Ramadan will last 29-30 days, when the next waxing crescent moon is sighted.
When is Ash Wednesday 2026?
Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance and fasting for Christians, especially Catholics, falls on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
When is Lent 2026?
Lent, the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18 and ends on Holy Thursday, which is April 2.
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday will be observed April 5, 2026.
When is St. Patrick’s Day 2026?
St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually March 17. In 2026, March 17 is a Tuesday.
When is Earth Day 2026?
Earth Day is celebrated annually April 22, which is a Wednesday.
When is Cinco de Mayo 2026?
Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire, is observed annually on May 5, which is a Tuesday in 2026.
When is Mother’s Day 2026?
Mother’s Day 2026 will fall on Sunday, May 10.
When is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May, which is May 25 this year.
When is Father’s Day 2026?
Father’s Day 2026 will fall on Sunday, June 21.
When is Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, occurs annually on June 19, which is a Friday this year.
When is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July, occurs annually on July 4, which is a Saturday in 2026.
When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday of September, which is Sept. 7 this year.
When is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins Friday, Sept. 11, and ends Sunday, Sept. 13.
When is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day are observed on the second Monday of October, which falls on Oct. 12.
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is Sunday, Nov. 8.
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veteran’s Day is observed annually Nov. 11, which is a Wednesday.
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween is celebrated annually on Oct. 31, which is a Saturday this year.
When is Thanksgiving Day 2026?
Thanksgiving Day is observed annually on the fourth Thursday of November, which is Nov. 26 this year.
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins after sundown Friday, Dec. 4. Hanukkah ends after sundown on Saturday, Dec. 12.
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, Dec. 24.
When is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas occurs annually on Dec. 25, which is a Friday in 2026.
When is Kwanzaa 2026?
Kwanzaa, a weeklong holiday honoring African culture, heritage and tradition, occurs annually between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
When is New Year’s Eve 2026?
New Year’s Eve falls on Thursday, Dec. 31.