Ohio state holidays 2026
Ohio’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates.
Next Ohio state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Sat | Independence DaySaturday; check your agency’s observed date | 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 Ohio compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Ohio’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4 and is not moved to a weekday.
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 Ohio skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Ohio state employees in 2026
Ohio’s 2026 closures create 7 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 |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| 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.
Ohio state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Ohio state employees get in 2026?
Ohio’s 2026 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Ohio state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Ohio’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 Ohio?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Ohio’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Ohio state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4 and is not moved to a weekday.
How to read this list
Ohio law gives state employees the same 11 holidays as the federal calendar, plus any day the Governor or President designates. Weekend observance follows the Department of Administrative Services; confirm observed dates with your agency.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Ohio Revised Code). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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