West Virginia state holidays 2026
West Virginia’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 17 dates, including Extended New Year’s Holiday, Primary Election Day, West Virginia Day, General Election Day and more.
Next West Virginia state holiday: General Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Extended New Year’s HolidayGranted by the Governor’s proclamation | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | President’s Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | Primary Election Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | West Virginia DayObserved; June 20 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | General Election Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veteran’s Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Lincoln DayDay after Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Thu | Christmas Eve | Half day |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | New Year’s Eve | Half day |
West Virginia does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth. Federal offices, banks and the post office in West Virginia still follow the federal calendar.
How West Virginia compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on West Virginia’s 2026 list; West Virginia skips Juneteenth.
- 7 state-only dates: Extended New Year’s Holiday (Jan 2), Primary Election Day (May 12), West Virginia Day (Jun 19), General Election Day (Nov 3), Lincoln Day (Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Dec 24), New Year’s Eve (Dec 31).
- 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 West Virginia skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for West Virginia state employees in 2026
West Virginia’s 2026 closures create 10 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 4 | 4 days | New Year’s Day + Extended New Year’s Holiday |
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | President’s Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | West Virginia Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Lincoln 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.
West Virginia state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do West Virginia state employees get in 2026?
West Virginia’s 2026 list has 15 full office-closure days plus 2 partial days. It includes 10 of the 11 federal holidays and 7 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 West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in West Virginia?
No. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) is not on West Virginia’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are West Virginia state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on West Virginia’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 West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as Lincoln Day.
What happens when a West Virginia 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
Primary and general election days are legal holidays under WV Code § 2-2-1. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are half days. The Governor may proclaim extra days off, as with January 2, 2026; Juneteenth is not a paid state holiday, though offices are closed June 19, 2026 for West Virginia Day (observed).
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (WV Division of Personnel). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- West Virginia Division of Personnel — 2026 Semi-Monthly Holiday Calendar
- West Virginia Code § 2-2-1 — Legal holidays
- Office of the Governor — Extended New Year’s Holiday for state employees (Jan. 2, 2026)
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