STATE HOLIDAYS / 2026
Louisiana holidays in 2026
A selected look at Louisiana’s 2026 holidays and office-schedule differences, with the responsible government source linked below.
| Date | State-specific entry | Agency status |
|---|---|---|
| Lundi GrasThe Monday before Mardi Gras. | State holiday | |
| Mardi GrasThe Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. | State holiday | |
| Election DayListed for the 2026 general election. | State holiday |
What this state guide covers
This page isolates Louisiana-specific dates from the broader U.S. calendar. For 2026, the official source identifies Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, and Election Day. The table preserves the source’s scope so a commemoration, partial day or agency-specific entry is not presented as a statewide closure.
What the status labels mean
- State holiday: The official source identifies a state or agency holiday or closure; individual public services can still publish exceptions.
Federal, state and local calendars are separate
A federal holiday closes federal offices, but it does not automatically determine the schedule for Louisiana executive agencies, courts, counties, cities, schools or private employers. Compare these state-specific entries with the 2026 U.S. calendar, then use the responsible organization’s current notice.
Banks and USPS also publish their own operating schedules. The holiday status checker can provide a nationwide starting point, while the linked state source below remains the reference for the entries on this page.
Before relying on this holiday date in Louisiana
- Identify whether you need a state agency, court, county, school or private business.
- Check the status label and any geographic or employee limitation in the table.
- Open the official source below and look for a later revision or agency alert.
- Confirm the appointment, filing deadline or opening directly when a missed visit would matter.
Common questions
Does this list include every federal holiday?
No. It focuses on Louisiana-specific entries. Use the linked U.S. calendar for federal dates.
Does every Louisiana state office close on every listed date?
Not automatically. The official source and the status label determine the scope, and individual agencies may issue separate notices.
Do Louisiana schools use the state-office calendar?
Not necessarily. Districts, colleges and private schools publish their own academic calendars.
Where should I verify a consequential appointment?
Start with the official state source below, then confirm with the agency, court or local office responsible for the service.
What else should I check?
Use the U.S. calendar for federal holidays and widely observed occasions. State-specific entries here supplement that list. State office closures, school calendars, court calendars, bank holidays and private-employer time off can differ.
This 2026 list was checked against Louisiana Division of Administration — State Holiday Calendar. Confirm a consequential appointment with the agency responsible for it.
This is a selected planning guide, not a promise that every state or local office closes on each date. Scope follows the named official source. Reviewed September 24, 2026; verify the responsible agency before travel, filing or an appointment.
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