Missouri state holidays 2026
Missouri’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day.
Next Missouri state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Thu | Lincoln’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Washington’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Truman Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence Day (observed)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 Missouri compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Missouri’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12), Truman Day (May 8).
- 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 Missouri skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Missouri state employees in 2026
Missouri’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.’s Birthday |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Washington’s Birthday |
| May 8 – May 10 | 3 days | Truman 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 |
| 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.
Missouri state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Missouri state employees get in 2026?
Missouri’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 Missouri?
Yes. Missouri state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Missouri state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Missouri’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 Missouri?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Missouri’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Missouri 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
Missouri observes 13 state holidays, including Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day. Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2026 and is observed Friday, July 3.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Missouri Office of Administration). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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