Patriot Day 2026
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About Patriot Day 2026
Patriot Day 2026 falls on Friday, September 11. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Patriot Day, September 11, is a national observance honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Flags fly at half-staff and a moment of silence is observed, but it is not a public holiday — businesses, schools and government stay open.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
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Patriot Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 11, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | September 11, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Patriot Day 2026
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 12 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah | Religious observance |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Mon | Yom Kippur | Religious observance |
| Sep 25 | Fri | Native American Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, September 11, 2026
- Date rule
- September 11 every year, on the anniversary of the 2001 attacks
- Legal status
- National observance (Public Law 107-89); not a federal holiday
- First observed
- September 11, 2002
- Honors
- The nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks
- Flag custom
- U.S. flag flown at half-staff; moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern
Frequently asked questions
What day is Patriot Day in 2026?
Patriot Day 2026 is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Is Patriot Day a day off in 2026?
Patriot Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Patriot Day 2026?
Patriot Day 2026 was 52 days ago, on September 11, 2026.