New Jersey state holidays 2026
New Jersey’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Good Friday and Election Day.
Next New Jersey state holiday: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good FridayNew Jersey state holiday | 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 DayNew Jersey state holiday | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How New Jersey compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on New Jersey’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: 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 New Jersey skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for New Jersey state employees in 2026
New Jersey’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. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Presidents’ Day |
| Apr 3 – Apr 5 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| 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.
New Jersey state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do New Jersey state employees get in 2026?
New Jersey’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 New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are New Jersey state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
Yes. New Jersey lists Friday, April 3 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in New Jersey?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on New Jersey’s 2026 list.
What happens when a New Jersey 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
New Jersey adds Good Friday and General Election Day to the federal list.
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