Wyoming state holidays 2026
Wyoming’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 9 dates.
Next Wyoming state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr./Wyoming Equality Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | President’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas | Offices closed |
Wyoming does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Wyoming still follow the federal calendar.
How Wyoming compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on Wyoming’s 2026 list; Wyoming skips Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 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 Wyoming skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Wyoming state employees in 2026
Wyoming’s 2026 closures create 6 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King, Jr./Wyoming Equality Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | President’s Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Dec 25 – Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas |
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.
Wyoming state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Wyoming state employees get in 2026?
Wyoming’s 2026 list has 9 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Wyoming?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on Wyoming’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Wyoming?
No. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) is not on Wyoming’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Wyoming state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Wyoming’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 Wyoming?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Wyoming’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Wyoming 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
State employees receive nine paid holidays. A holiday on Saturday closes offices the Friday before, and on Sunday the Monday after. Juneteenth and Columbus Day are not state holidays.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Wyoming A&I). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Wyoming Department of Administration & Information — State Holidays and Office Closures
- Wyoming A&I — Benefit Information (nine paid holidays)
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