Pennsylvania state holidays 2026
Pennsylvania’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Day after Thanksgiving.
Next Pennsylvania 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 National Freedom Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Indigenous Peoples’ DayObserved on the federal Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day after ThanksgivingPennsylvania state closure | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How Pennsylvania compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Pennsylvania’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 1 state-only date: 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 Pennsylvania skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Pennsylvania state employees in 2026
Pennsylvania’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 |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Freedom Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Indigenous Peoples’ 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.
Pennsylvania state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Pennsylvania state employees get in 2026?
Pennsylvania’s 2026 list has 12 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays and 1 state-specific date. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania state offices close for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania state offices close for Juneteenth National Freedom Day on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Pennsylvania state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Pennsylvania’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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as Day after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Pennsylvania 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
Dates when Commonwealth administrative offices close for public business. Pennsylvania observes Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: Commonwealth administrative offices. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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