Idaho state holidays 2027
Idaho’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates.
Next Idaho state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr.–Idaho Human Rights Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Washington’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | ChristmasObserved; December 25 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day (2028) observedJanuary 1, 2028 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
Idaho does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Idaho still follow the federal calendar.
How Idaho compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on Idaho’s 2027 list; Idaho skips Juneteenth.
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 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 2027
Idaho’s 2027 closures create 9 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr.–Idaho Human Rights Day |
| Feb 13 – Feb 15 | 3 days | Washington’s Birthday |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 9 – Oct 11 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year’s Day (2028) observed |
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 2027?
Idaho’s 2027 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 10 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 11, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Idaho?
No. Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on Idaho’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Idaho state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Idaho’s 2027 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 26, 2027) is not on Idaho’s 2027 list.
What happens when a Idaho state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
Dates derived from Idaho Code § 73-108 and the Saturday→Friday / Sunday→Monday rule in § 67-5302(15); no official 2027 list yet. Juneteenth is not in the statute (2026 listing reflects separate designation), so it is omitted here. New Year’s Day 2028 (Saturday) falls to Friday, December 31, 2027 under the rule.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule 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 Code § 73-108 — Holidays enumerated
- Idaho Code § 67-5302(15) — Holiday (state personnel system)
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