Michigan · 2026
Michigan state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
Michigan state government offices close for 14 holidays in 2026, including General Election Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. They stay open on Columbus Day.
Next state holiday:General Election Day, Tue, Nov 3
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 12 | Open | Closed |
| General Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | Closed | Open |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 | Closed | Open |
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 Michigan's list against the state's own calendar yet, so confirm a date there before you rely on it.
2026 in Michigan, month by month.
14
State holidays in 2026
247
Working days for Michigan state offices
-3
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does Michigan have in 2026?
14. State offices close on 14 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does Michigan have that federal workers don't?
General Election Day (Tue, Nov 3), Day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu, Dec 24) and New Year's Eve (Thu, Dec 31).
Does Michigan close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on Columbus Day, which is a federal holiday, so federal offices, banks and post offices close those days.
How many working days are in 2026 in Michigan?
247 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on Michigan's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like General Election Day. State offices and state courts close.
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