STATE HOLIDAYS / 2026
Texas holidays in 2026
Texas’s agency schedule distinguishes full closures, optional holidays and state holidays requiring a skeleton crew.
| Date | State-specific entry | Agency status |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Independence DayA Texas state holiday. | Skeleton crew required | |
| Good FridayListed as optional in the FY 2026 schedule. | Optional holiday | |
| San Jacinto DayCommemorates the Battle of San Jacinto. | Skeleton crew required | |
| LBJ DayTexas commemorates President Lyndon B. Johnson. | Skeleton crew required | |
| Day after ThanksgivingListed in the FY 2027 schedule. | All agencies closed | |
| Christmas Eve DayListed in the FY 2027 schedule. | All agencies closed |
What this state guide covers
This page isolates Texas-specific dates from the broader U.S. calendar. For 2026, the official source identifies Texas Independence Day, Good Friday, San Jacinto Day Commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto., LBJ Day Texas commemorates President Lyndon B. Johnson., Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve Day. The table preserves the source’s scope so a commemoration, partial day or agency-specific entry is not presented as a statewide closure.
What the status labels mean
- Skeleton crew required: Some offices may remain staffed at a reduced level; confirm the service you need.
- Optional holiday: Eligibility or time off can depend on the employee, bargaining unit or agency policy.
- All agencies closed: The official source identifies a state or agency holiday or closure; individual public services can still publish exceptions.
Federal, state and local calendars are separate
A federal holiday closes federal offices, but it does not automatically determine the schedule for Texas executive agencies, courts, counties, cities, schools or private employers. Compare these state-specific entries with the 2026 U.S. calendar, then use the responsible organization’s current notice.
Banks and USPS also publish their own operating schedules. The holiday status checker can provide a nationwide starting point, while the linked state source below remains the reference for the entries on this page.
Before relying on this holiday date in Texas
- Identify whether you need a state agency, court, county, school or private business.
- Check the status label and any geographic or employee limitation in the table.
- Open the official source below and look for a later revision or agency alert.
- Confirm the appointment, filing deadline or opening directly when a missed visit would matter.
Common questions
Does this list include every federal holiday?
No. It focuses on Texas-specific entries. Use the linked U.S. calendar for federal dates.
Does every Texas state office close on every listed date?
No. The labels distinguish general closures from limited, optional or commemorative entries.
Do Texas schools use the state-office calendar?
Not necessarily. Districts, colleges and private schools publish their own academic calendars.
Where should I verify a consequential appointment?
Start with the official state source below, then confirm with the agency, court or local office responsible for the service.
What else should I check?
Use the U.S. calendar for federal holidays and widely observed occasions. State-specific entries here supplement that list. State office closures, school calendars, court calendars, bank holidays and private-employer time off can differ.
This 2026 list was checked against Texas State Auditor’s Office — FY 2026 and FY 2027 Schedules. Confirm a consequential appointment with the agency responsible for it.
This is a selected planning guide, not a promise that every state or local office closes on each date. Scope follows the named official source. Reviewed September 24, 2026; verify the responsible agency before travel, filing or an appointment.
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