Louisiana state holidays 2026
Louisiana’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 14 dates, including Day After New Year’s, Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, Good Friday and more.
Next Louisiana state holiday: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day After New Year’s | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Lundi Gras | Offices closed |
| Tue | Mardi Gras | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good Friday | Offices closed |
| Mon | National Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence Day ObservedJuly 4 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | Election Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
Louisiana does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Louisiana still follow the federal calendar.
How Louisiana compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on Louisiana’s 2026 list; Louisiana skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) and Columbus Day.
- 5 state-only dates: Day After New Year’s (Jan 2), Lundi Gras (Feb 16), Mardi Gras (Feb 17), Good Friday (Apr 3), Election Day (Nov 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 Louisiana skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Louisiana state employees in 2026
Louisiana’s 2026 closures create 9 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 4 | 4 days | New Year’s Day + Day After New Year’s |
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 17 | 4 days | Lundi Gras + Mardi Gras |
| Apr 3 – Apr 5 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | National Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day Observed |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor 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.
Louisiana state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Louisiana state employees get in 2026?
Louisiana’s 2026 list has 14 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays and 5 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 Louisiana?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on Louisiana’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana state offices close for Juneteenth Day on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Louisiana state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
Yes. Louisiana lists Friday, April 3 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Louisiana?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Louisiana’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Louisiana 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
Louisiana closes for Day After New Year’s, Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, Good Friday and Election Day (November 3) in 2026; Independence Day is observed Friday, July 3. Presidents’ Day and Columbus Day are not on the calendar. The calendar also lists New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Louisiana DOA). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
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