Connecticut state holidays 2026
Connecticut’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Lincoln’s Birthday and Good Friday.
Next Connecticut state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Lincoln’s BirthdayConnecticut state holiday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Washington’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good FridayConnecticut state holiday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence Day (observed) | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How Connecticut compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Connecticut’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12), Good Friday (Apr 3).
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that Connecticut skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Connecticut state employees in 2026
Connecticut’s 2026 closures create 9 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Washington’s Birthday |
| Apr 3 – Apr 5 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Dec 25 – Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
Connecticut state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Connecticut state employees get in 2026?
Connecticut’s 2026 list has 13 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays and 2 state-specific dates. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Connecticut state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
Yes. Connecticut lists Friday, April 3 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Connecticut?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Connecticut’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Connecticut state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
How to read this list
Connecticut adds Lincoln’s Birthday and Good Friday to the federal list.
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