army holiday schedule 2023

Every year, servicemembers and their families look forward to federal and training holidays. These often provide them with much-needed rest and relaxation. Here are the calendars for the fiscal year 2023 Federal and Training Holidays, Family Days, and military 4-day weekends.

Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Holidays

New Year’s Day is Sunday, January 1, 2023, however it is celebrated on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Martin Luther King Jr Day — Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
Presidents’ Day — Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
Memorial Day — Monday, May 29, 2023
Juneteenth — Monday, June 19, 2023
Independence Day — Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
Columbus Day — Monday, Oct. 9, 2023
Veterans Day is on Saturday, November 11, 2023, however it is commemorated on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023
Christmas Day — Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

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Army Training Holiday Observances

These days differ depending on the unit. There might be more or fewer training holidays than those mentioned here. Soldiers should constantly check with their local chain of command to see whether they have a federal or training holiday off since they are not guaranteed.

Fiscal 2023 Army Training Holiday Observances

Dec. 30, 2022 — Friday before. New Year’s Day
Friday, January 13, 2023 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, February 17, 2023 — Washington’s Birthday
April 7, 2023 — USACASCOM Spring Holiday
May 26, 2023 — Friday before Memorial Day
June 16, 2023 — National Independence Day, Juneteenth
July 3, 2023 — Monday before Independence Day
Sept. 1, 2023 — Friday before Labor Day

Fiscal 2023 Army Four-Day Weekends

New Year’s Eve weekend — Friday, December 30, 2022 – Monday, January 2, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Friday, January 13 and Monday, January 16, 2023.
Presidents’ Day weekend, Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20, 2023
Memorial Day weekend, 2023 — Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29,
Independence Day weekend, 2023 — Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4,
Labor Day weekend — Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, 2023

The United States Army recognizes federal holidays in the United States and normally permits a training holiday to correspond with each federal holiday to give four-day weekends. DONSAs, or days of no planned activity, may be influenced by training and mission needs. Always check with your chain of command to see whether you will be taking these or any other days off.

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Holiday Season/Holiday Block Leave

Except for Christmas and New Year’s days off and specific training holidays, the armed services normally stay operational (half or full-day schedule dependent on mission needs) throughout the two weeks around the end-of-year holidays.

Army “Christmas Exodus”

Typically, the Army closes basic training and advanced individual training schools. The Navy and Air Force routinely close employment schools but not basic training.

The 10-day holiday usually begins a week before Christmas and ends a week after Christmas. Drill sergeants and basic training staff members may spend the Christmas with their family thanks to the “exodus.”

During the 10-day period, soldiers may opt to take a vacation and return home, or they can remain at basic training and concentrate on details. According to a 2014 statement from the US Army Future Soldier Center, any leave taken is deducted from troops’ leave entitlement, and transportation expenses home and back are not paid.

Air Force 2023 Air Education and Training Command Family Days

Friday, Dec. 30, 2022
Friday, May 26, 2023
Friday, June 16, 2023
Monday, July 3, 2023
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023
Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
Friday, Dec. 29, 2023

Most offices on Air Force bases are closed on certain days, and some services, such as medical, leisure, retail, and eating, operate on limited hours. Many installations will also shut certain gates. For further information, contact your local installation. According to a 2022 Air Force letter, commanders are urged to offer compensating time off during the first week after the holiday to service soldiers who are obliged to conduct duty over certain holidays.

Navy Fiscal Year 2023 Holiday Observation Guidance

The dates listed below are the Navy’s holiday calendar for 2023. When the Navy publishes its new holiday observance calendar, they will be updated. (usually in January).

New Year’s Day — January 1, 2023 (observed Dec. 30 – Jan. 2, 2023)
Martin Luther King Jr Day — Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
Presidents’ Day — Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
Spring Holiday — Friday, April 7, 2023
Monday, May 29, 2023 — Memorial Day (Observed May 26 – May 29, 2023)
Juneteenth — Monday, June 19, 2023
Independence Day is July 4, 2023. (Observed July 3 – July 4, 2023)
Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 4, 2023