| Holiday | Date rule | 2026 | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14 (fixed date) | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2027 | Encyclopaedia Britannica |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21 | Apr 5, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | U.S. Naval Observatory |
| Mother's Day | The second Sunday in May | May 10, 2026 | May 9, 2027 | U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute) |
| Father's Day | The third Sunday in June | Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 20, 2027 | U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute) |
| Thanksgiving | The fourth Thursday in November | Nov 26, 2026 | Nov 25, 2027 | U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (fixed date) | Dec 25, 2026 | Dec 25, 2027 | U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute) |
Values marked "See source" have no single authoritative figure; follow the linked source for the latest published data.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, per 36 U.S.C. § 117.
When is Father's Day?
Father's Day is the third Sunday in June, per 36 U.S.C. § 109.
Why does Easter move every year?
Easter is the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21. The U.S. Naval Observatory publishes the rule and dates.
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, per 5 U.S.C. § 6103.
Sources
- Valentine's Day — Encyclopaedia Britannica
- The Date of Easter — U.S. Naval Observatory
- 36 U.S.C. § 117 — Mother's Day — U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- 36 U.S.C. § 109 — Father's Day — U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- 5 U.S.C. § 6103 — Federal holidays — U.S. Code (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
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