Texas · 2026
Texas state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
Texas state government offices close for 12 holidays in 2026, including Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day after Christmas. They stay open on 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' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Closed | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Fri, Jun 19 | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4On a weekend, not moved | Weekend | 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 Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Christmas | Sat, Dec 26On a weekend, not moved | Weekend | Open |
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 Texas, month by month.
12
State holidays in 2026
251
Working days for Texas state offices
+1
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does Texas have in 2026?
12. State offices close on 10 weekdays in 2026; Independence Day and Day after Christmas fall on a weekend and aren't moved.
Which holidays does Texas have that federal workers don't?
Day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu, Dec 24) and Day after Christmas (Sat, Dec 26).
Does Texas close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on 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 Texas?
251 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on Texas's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Day after Thanksgiving. State offices and state courts close.
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