Federal holidays
United States holidays 1987
National dates and standard observed days for current-law calendar planning. Regional holidays are not included.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1987 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | National |
| January 19, 1987 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | National |
| February 16, 1987 | Monday | Washington’s Birthday | National |
| May 25, 1987 | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| July 3, 1987 | Friday | Independence Day (observed) | National · Observed |
| July 4, 1987 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| September 7, 1987 | Monday | Labor Day | National |
| October 12, 1987 | Monday | Columbus Day | National |
| November 11, 1987 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | National |
| November 26, 1987 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| December 25, 1987 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
Coverage uses current national rules for planning dates from 1971 through 2100; it is not a historical record. Source reference: U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Always confirm workplace closures with the relevant employer or authority.