New Jersey 路 2026
New Jersey state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
New Jersey state government offices close for 13 holidays in 2026, including Good Friday and Election Day.
Next state holiday:Columbus 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 |
| Presidents DayPresidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Closed | Closed |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | 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 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Closed | Closed |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | Closed | Open |
| 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.
2026 in New Jersey, month by month.
13
State holidays in 2026
248
Working days for New Jersey state offices
-2
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does New Jersey have in 2026?
13. State offices close on 13 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does New Jersey have that federal workers don't?
Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3) and Election Day (Tue, Nov 3).
Does New Jersey close for every federal holiday?
Yes, New Jersey state offices close for all 11 federal holidays.
How many working days are in 2026 in New Jersey?
248 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on New Jersey's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Good Friday. State offices and state courts close.
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