District of Columbia Holidays 2023

Check District of Columbia Public Holidays and Special days observed in the year 2023.

This page provides a complete list of official state and public holidays in District of Columbia for the year 2023. It includes recognized observances, long weekends, and important dates celebrated across the state. These holidays may affect government offices, schools, and businesses. Stay informed and plan ahead with the full holiday calendar for District of Columbia.

District of Columbia, United States
Date Day Holiday Type
Jan. 1, 2023 Sunday New Year's Day National
Jan. 2, 2023 Monday New Year's Day National
Jan. 16, 2023 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day National
Feb. 20, 2023 Monday Presidents' Day National
April 1, 2023 Saturday April Fool's Day Worldwide
April 16, 2023 Sunday Emancipation Day Local holiday
April 17, 2023 Monday Emancipation Day Local holiday
April 29, 2023 Saturday Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare UN observance
May 29, 2023 Monday Memorial Day National
June 19, 2023 Monday Juneteenth Local observance
July 4, 2023 Tuesday Independence Day National
July 27, 2023 Thursday Tisha B'Av Hebrew
Sept. 4, 2023 Monday Labor Day National
Sept. 17, 2023 Sunday Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Observance
Oct. 9, 2023 Monday Columbus Day National
Nov. 10, 2023 Friday Veterans Day observed National
Nov. 11, 2023 Saturday Veterans Day National
Nov. 16, 2023 Thursday International Day for Tolerance UN observance
Nov. 23, 2023 Thursday Thanksgiving Day National
Dec. 25, 2023 Monday Christmas Day National