Public Holidays New York 2026

In New York, every day is a holiday, but of course, there are also a number of official public holidays. New York actually has no standard closing days for shops and museums. There are only two days when a large number of stores are closed (but not all): Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Below you find an overview of (bank) holidays in New York.

Eric's Index

1 New York City Holiday Calendar
2 FAQ

New York City Holiday Calendar

Below, I’ve created a list of all New York holidays, so you can check if there will be any during your trip.

Date	Holiday
1st of January	New Year’s Day
3rd Monday of January	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3rd Monday of February	Presidents’ Day
Last Monday of May	Memorial Day
19th of June	Juneteenth
4th of July	Independence Day
1st Monday of September	Labor Day
11th of September	WTC Remembrance Day
2nd Monday of October	Columbus Day
31st of October	Halloween
1st Tuesday of November	Election Day
11th of November	Veterans Day
4th Thursday of November	Thanksgiving Day
25th of December	Christmas Day
31st of December	New Year’s Eve

Eric’s Tip: “If you are visiting New York during one of the public holidays, you should be aware that there may changes to opening hours and other special arrangements. If there is a parade on Fifth Avenue, for example, the Hop on Hop off buses will most likely adjust the routes. Despite any disruptions, you will have the opportunity to experience New York in a unique way.”

FAQ

Shops and attractions in New York are almost never closed, except for two days: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. On most other days, everything is open as normal.

It depends on the holiday. On most public holidays, theatres are open, except for Independence Day (4th of July) and Thanksgiving. During the week of Christmas and New Year's, there might be some schedule changes, but shows generally keep running. Sometimes, even extra shows are added. These are never last-minute changes, so you won't face any surprises.

Yes, you can still use the subway on public holidays in New York. The subway runs all year round, but on certain public holidays, it operates on a Sunday schedule, meaning the trains run less frequently than on regular days.