Rhode Island state holidays 2026
Rhode Island’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Victory Day and Election Day.
Next Rhode Island state holiday: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Victory Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | Election Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
Rhode Island does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Washington’s Birthday. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Rhode Island still follow the federal calendar.
How Rhode Island compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on Rhode Island’s 2026 list; Rhode Island skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day).
- Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 6, 2026 instead of the federal date, Friday, July 3, 2026.
- 2 state-only dates: Victory Day (Aug 10), Election Day (Nov 3).
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 6 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 Rhode Island skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Rhode Island state employees in 2026
Rhode Island’s 2026 closures create 8 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 4 – Jul 6 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Aug 8 – Aug 10 | 3 days | Victory Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ 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.
Rhode Island state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Rhode Island state employees get in 2026?
Rhode Island’s 2026 list has 12 full office-closure days. It includes 10 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island state offices close for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Rhode Island state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Rhode Island’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 Rhode Island?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Rhode Island’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Rhode Island state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 6 instead.
How to read this list
Independence Day falls on Saturday and is observed Monday, July 6. Rhode Island adds Victory Day (second Monday in August) and General Election Day; Presidents’ Day is not a state holiday.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (RI Division of Human Resources). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Rhode Island Department of State — State Holidays
- RI Department of Administration, Division of Human Resources — 2026 Payroll & Holiday Calendar
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