PUBLIC SERVICES · U.S. SCHEDULE GUIDE

Are Government Offices Open Today?

This calendar covers the normal federal employee workweek. It does not establish hours for state government, a DMV, a courthouse or a local public service.

Last verified: 2026-10-12Most federal offices on a Monday–Friday workweek

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Monday, October 12, 2026

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The detail that matters

Federal offices

Closed

Federal holiday observed; most offices on a standard workweek are closed.

Next scheduled day: Oct 13, 2026

Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Most federal offices on a Monday–Friday workweek · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Essential operations, alternative work schedules, emergency closures and individual agency appointments can differ.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
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Calendar date in America/New_York. Market session hours are always Eastern.

Next federal observance: Veterans Day · Nov 11, 2026

Before you make a plan

Essential operations, alternative work schedules, emergency closures and individual agency appointments can differ.

The selected date is a calendar date in your chosen U.S. time zone. It is not a live operational alert. Follow the organization’s own schedule, then confirm the exact branch, service or appointment.

What this guide has checked

2026–2028 federal employee holidays; observed dates for a standard Monday–Friday workweek. Verified on 2026-10-12. A Not yet confirmed label means the date-level operations have not been established here; it is not a closure claim.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before you go.

How do I check federal offices for a specific date?

Use the date checker above, then follow the linked U.S. Office of Personnel Management source. The scope is Most federal offices on a Monday–Friday workweek. For dates we have not verified, the checker explicitly says Not yet confirmed.

Does “Open” mean available right now?

No. This guide reports the scheduled calendar day. It does not monitor live hours, emergencies, appointments, capacity or a specific delivery. Follow the organization’s own notice for time-sensitive plans.

What exceptions should I know about?

Essential operations, alternative work schedules, emergency closures and individual agency appointments can differ.

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