Idaho state holidays 2026
Idaho’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates.
Next Idaho state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day / Idaho Human Rights Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Saturday | 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 Idaho compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Idaho’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 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 Idaho skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Idaho state employees in 2026
Idaho’s 2026 closures create 8 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 / Idaho Human Rights Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Presidents’ Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| 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.
Idaho state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Idaho state employees get in 2026?
Idaho’s 2026 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Idaho state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Idaho’s 2026 list. The U.S. stock market is closed that day, but federal offices, banks and the post office are open.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Idaho?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Idaho’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Idaho 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
A holiday on Saturday is observed the preceding Friday and one on Sunday the following Monday, so Independence Day is observed Friday, July 3. Third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr.–Idaho Human Rights Day.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Idaho). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Idaho State Treasurer — State of Idaho Holidays 2026
- Idaho Code § 73-108 — Holidays enumerated
- Idaho Code § 67-5302(15) — Holiday (state personnel system)
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