Maryland state holidays 2026
Maryland’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Election Day and American Indian Heritage Day.
Next Maryland state holiday: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | 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 |
| Tue | Election DayStatewide general election | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | American Indian Heritage DayMaryland state holiday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How Maryland compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Maryland’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Election Day (Nov 3), American Indian Heritage Day (Nov 27).
- 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 Maryland skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Maryland state employees in 2026
Maryland’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. Birthday |
| 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 (observed) |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + American Indian Heritage 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.
Maryland state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Maryland state employees get in 2026?
Maryland’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 Maryland?
Yes. Maryland state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Maryland state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Maryland’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 Maryland?
Yes. Maryland state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as American Indian Heritage Day.
What happens when a Maryland 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
Maryland adds statewide general election days and American Indian Heritage Day (the day after Thanksgiving).
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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