Virginia State Holidays 2026 pdf download
Virginia State Holidays 2026
Virginia State Holidays — 2026
Virginia’s 2026 holiday calendar includes all major federal holidays plus unique state observances such as George Washington Day, Yorktown Victory Day, and the Day After New Year’s Day. These holidays determine official closures for state agencies, courts, and many public offices.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | State Legal Holiday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | Day After New Year’s Day | State Holiday |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | George Washington Day | Virginia State Holiday |
| 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 |
| October 13, 2026 | Tuesday | Yorktown Victory Day | Virginia State Holiday |
| November 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Election Day | State Holiday |
| 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 |
Virginia Holiday FAQs (2026)
Does Virginia celebrate George Washington Day instead of Presidents’ Day?
Yes. Virginia observes George Washington Day rather than the generic federal Presidents’ Day.
Is Yorktown Victory Day still an official state holiday?
Yes. Yorktown Victory Day remains an official Virginia observance.
Is the Day After New Year’s Day a paid holiday for state employees?
Yes. Virginia recognizes January 2 as a state holiday.
