North Carolina · 2026
North Carolina state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
North Carolina state government offices close for 10 holidays in 2026, including Good Friday and Day after Thanksgiving. They stay open on Presidents' Day, Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
Next state holiday:Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
| 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' DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Feb 16 | Open | Closed |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Fri, Jun 19 | Open | 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 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | Closed | Open |
| 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 North Carolina's list against the state's own calendar yet, so confirm a date there before you rely on it.
2026 in North Carolina, month by month.
10
State holidays in 2026
251
Working days for North Carolina state offices
+1
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does North Carolina have in 2026?
10. State offices close on 10 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does North Carolina have that federal workers don't?
Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3) and Day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov 27).
Does North Carolina close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on Presidents' Day, Juneteenth and Columbus Day, which are federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close those days.
How many working days are in 2026 in North Carolina?
251 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on North Carolina'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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