Utah state holidays 2026
Utah’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Pioneer Day.
Next Utah state holiday: Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s DayListed in Utah Code § 63G-1-301; falls on a Thursday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Washington and Lincoln Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Juneteenth National Freedom DayObserved on the Monday before June 19 | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Pioneer Day | 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 Utah compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Utah’s 2026 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- Juneteenth is observed on Monday, June 15, 2026 instead of the federal date, Friday, June 19, 2026.
- 1 state-only date: Pioneer Day (Jul 24).
- 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 Utah skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Utah state employees in 2026
Utah’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 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Washington and Lincoln Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 13 – Jun 15 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Freedom Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Jul 24 – Jul 26 | 3 days | Pioneer Day |
| 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.
Utah state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Utah state employees get in 2026?
Utah’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 Utah?
Yes. Utah state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Utah?
Yes. Utah state offices close for Juneteenth National Freedom Day on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Are Utah state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Utah’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 Utah?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Utah’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Utah 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
Under the law in effect for 2026, Juneteenth (Friday, June 19) is observed on Monday, June 15. July 4 falls on a Saturday and is observed Friday, July 3. Good Friday becomes a half-day (4-hour) state holiday from May 6, 2026 (S.B. 193), so it first applies in 2027.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Utah Division of Finance payroll calendar). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Utah Division of Finance — 2026 Schedule of Pay Periods and Holidays
- Utah Code § 63G-1-301 — Legal holidays
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