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Iowa State Holidays for 2026 (1)
Iowa State Holidays for 2026 (2)
| 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 |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday (Observed by State Offices) |
| 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 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 |
Iowa Holiday FAQs (2026)
Does Iowa observe Juneteenth as a paid state holiday?
Yes. Iowa recognizes Juneteenth as a legal state holiday.
Do Iowa state offices close on Presidents’ Day?
Yes. While not all services observe it fully, most state offices close.
Is the Day After Thanksgiving a state holiday in Iowa?
Yes. Iowa designates it as an additional state holiday.