Vermont’s 2026 holiday calendar includes all major federal holidays as well as important state-specific observances. These include Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which Vermont observes instead of Columbus Day, and Election Day, which is a state-designated holiday. Vermont also recognizes the Day After Thanksgiving as a state holiday. These dates determine official closures across state offices and public institutions
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Vermont State Holidays 2026
Vermont State Holidays 2026
Vermont State Holidays — 2026
Vermont’s 2026 holiday calendar includes all major federal holidays plus state-specific observances such as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, General Election Day, and the Day After Thanksgiving. These dates guide official closures for state offices, courts, 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 |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) | Federal Holiday (Observed by State) |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial 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 | General 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 |
Vermont Holiday FAQs (2026)
Does Vermont observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day?
Yes. Vermont recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus Day.
Is General Election Day a state holiday in Vermont?
Yes. General Election Day is treated as a state holiday to support voter participation.
Is the Day After Thanksgiving a paid holiday for Vermont state employees?
Yes. The Day After Thanksgiving is recognized as an additional state holiday.
