Public Holidays New York 2025

In New York every day is a holiday, but there are of course 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.

New York City Holiday Calendar

1st 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

4th July: Independence Day

1st Monday of September: Labor Day

11th September: WTC remembrance day

2nd Monday of October: Columbus Day

31st October: Halloween

1st Tuesday of November: Election Day

11th November: Veterans Day

4th Thursday of November: Thanksgiving Day

25th December: Christmas Day

31st 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.”

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