Rhode Island’s 2026 holiday schedule includes all major federal holidays along with two state-specific observances: Rhode Island Independence Day (June 15) and Victory Day (second Monday of August). These unique holidays reflect the state’s historical identity.
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Rhode Island State Holidays 2026
Rhode Island State Holidays 2026
Rhode Island State Holidays — 2026
Rhode Island’s 2026 holiday calendar includes all major federal holidays along with two unique state holidays — Rhode Island Independence Day on June 15 and Victory Day on the second Monday of August. These holidays reflect the state’s historical heritage and are observed by state offices, courts, and many public institutions.
| 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 | State Legal Holiday |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | State Legal Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | State Legal Holiday |
| June 15, 2026 | Monday | Rhode Island Independence Day | State Holiday |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Observed Holiday |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | State Legal Holiday |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | Victory Day | State Holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | State Legal Holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day | State Legal Holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | State Legal Holiday |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | State Legal Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | State Legal Holiday |
Rhode Island Holiday FAQs (2026)
Does Rhode Island still observe Victory Day?
Yes. Rhode Island is the only U.S. state that officially observes Victory Day.
What is Rhode Island Independence Day?
It commemorates the state’s declaration of independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776.
Does Rhode Island shift holidays that fall on weekends?
Yes. For example, Independence Day is observed on July 3 in 2026.
