Nebraska state holidays 2026
Nebraska’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Arbor Day and Day after Thanksgiving.
Next Nebraska state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | President’s Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Arbor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus DayDAS payroll schedule labels it Indigenous People’s Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day after Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How Nebraska compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Nebraska’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Arbor Day (Apr 24), Day after Thanksgiving (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 Nebraska skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Nebraska state employees in 2026
Nebraska’s 2026 closures create 10 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | President’s Day |
| Apr 24 – Apr 26 | 3 days | Arbor Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Day after Thanksgiving |
| 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.
Nebraska state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Nebraska state employees get in 2026?
Nebraska’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 Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Nebraska state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Nebraska’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 Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as Day after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Nebraska 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
Nebraska observes Arbor Day (last Friday in April) and the day after Thanksgiving. A holiday on the first day of an employee’s weekend is observed the day before, and one on the second day the day after. Union-covered employees may have different holiday rules.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Nebraska DAS State Personnel). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Nebraska DAS State Personnel — Holiday Schedule
- Nebraska DAS — 2026 Biweekly Payroll Processing Schedule
Reviewed Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Confirm an important appointment with the agency responsible for it. Found a change? Tell us.