Already dreaming about your time off in 2026? Whether you’re mentally mapping out weekend getaways without dipping into your PTO, or strategizing how to maximize your relaxation and downtime, it’s never too early to start planning.
With the right approach, you can turn holidays into extended escapes, create long weekends, and make the most of every chance to recharge—without sacrificing a single vacation day.
Good news for travelers, relaxers, and pretty much anyone looking forward to some well-deserved time off: NYC will have plenty of public holidays and long weekends in 2026, giving you the perfect opportunities to unwind, explore, and make the most of your downtime.
Here’s what you need to know about time off in 2026.
✈️ NYC public holidays in 2026:
- Jan 1 – New Year’s Day (Thu)
- Jan 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon)
- Feb 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday (Floating) (Thu)*
- Feb 16 – President’s Day (Mon)
- May 25 – Memorial Day (Mon)
- Jun 19 – Juneteenth Day (Fri)
- Jul 3 – Independence Day (Observed) (Fri)
- Sep 7 – Labor Day (Mon)
- Oct 12 – Columbus Day (Mon)
- Nov 3 – Election Day (Tue)
- Nov 11 – Veterans Day (Wed)
- Nov 26 – Thanksgiving Day (Thu)
- Dec 25 – Christmas Day (Fri)
(Note: Lincoln’s Birthday is a floating holiday and may only apply to some employees.)
⛱️ NYC Long Weekends in 2026:
- MLK Jr. Day — Jan 17–19 (Mon)
- President’s Day — Feb 14–16 (Mon)
- Memorial Day — May 23–25 (Mon)
- Juneteenth — Jun 19–21 (Fri–Sun)
- Independence Day observed — Jul 3–5 (Fri–Sun)
- Labor Day — Sep 5–7 (Mon)
- Columbus Day — Oct 10–12 (Mon)
- Thanksgiving — Nov 26–29 (Thu–Sun)
- Christmas — Dec 25–27 (Fri–Sun)
For those counting—and let’s be honest, who isn’t?—that’s 9 long weekends and 13 public holidays in NYC in 2026. That means plenty of opportunities to plan mini-getaways, enjoy extended family time, catch up on much-needed rest, or simply savor a few extra days to do exactly what you love.
We can’t wait to see what everyone gets up to in the new year. Happy planning, New Yorkers!