District of Columbia 路 2026
District of Columbia state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
District of Columbia state government offices close for 12 holidays in 2026, including Emancipation Day.
Next state holiday:Indigenous Peoples' Day, Mon, Oct 12
| Holiday | Date | State offices | Federal offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Washington's BirthdayPresidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Closed | Closed |
| Emancipation Day | Thu, Apr 16 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3Sat, Jul 4 is a weekend | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Indigenous Peoples' DayColumbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Closed | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
These are the days state government offices close. Private employers set their own holidays, and a governor can add a day by proclamation. We haven't checked District of Columbia's list against the state's own calendar yet, so confirm a date there before you rely on it.
2026 in District of Columbia, month by month.
12
State holidays in 2026
249
Working days for District of Columbia state offices
-1
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does District of Columbia have in 2026?
12. State offices close on 12 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does District of Columbia have that federal workers don't?
Emancipation Day (Thu, Apr 16).
Does District of Columbia close for every federal holiday?
Yes, District of Columbia state offices close for all 11 federal holidays.
How many working days are in 2026 in District of Columbia?
249 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on District of Columbia's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Emancipation Day. State offices and state courts close.
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