January 1, 2026, falls on a Thursday and is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the first of eleven federally recognized holidays each year. On this day, federal government offices, courts, and most federal agencies will be closed, and employees receive a paid day off.Federal offices will resume operations on Friday (January 2, 2026). The next federal holiday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, later in the month.Happy New Year 2026 wishes LIVE updates hereFederal holiday detailsAccording ...