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Kentucky State Holidays — 2026
Kentucky’s 2026 holiday calendar follows the federal holiday schedule with a few state-specific closures. These dates determine government office, court, and public agency operations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | State Legal Holiday |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) | State Observance |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Observed Holiday |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Election Day | State Holiday (Kentucky) |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 27, 2026 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal + State Holiday |
Kentucky Holiday FAQs (2026)
Is Election Day a state holiday in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky designates Election Day as a state holiday.
Does Kentucky observe Juneteenth as a paid state holiday?
Yes, it is observed statewide in alignment with the federal holiday.
Why is July 3, 2026 an observed holiday?
Because Independence Day falls on a Saturday, the state observes the holiday on Friday.
