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Massachusetts State Holidays 2026
Massachusetts State Holidays 2026
Massachusetts State Holidays — 2026
Massachusetts observes all major federal holidays in 2026 and includes special state holidays such as Patriots’ Day and Bunker Hill Day. These dates determine closures for courts, government offices, and many public institutions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| April 20, 2026 | Monday | Patriots’ Day | Massachusetts State Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| June 17, 2026 | Wednesday | Bunker Hill Day | Suffolk County 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 |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day | State Holiday (Replaces Columbus Day) |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Election Day | Massachusetts Observance |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal + State Holiday |
Massachusetts Holiday FAQs (2026)
Is Patriots’ Day a statewide paid holiday?
Yes. Patriots’ Day is a full state holiday celebrated only in Massachusetts and Maine.
Is Bunker Hill Day a statewide holiday?
No. It is recognized only in Suffolk County, which includes Boston.
Does Massachusetts observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Yes. It replaces Columbus Day statewide.
