Washington · 2026
Washington state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
Washington state government offices close for 11 holidays in 2026, including Native American Heritage Day. They stay open on 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 |
| 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 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Native American Heritage Day | 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.
2026 in Washington, month by month.
11
State holidays in 2026
250
Working days for Washington state offices
Same
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does Washington have in 2026?
11. State offices close on 11 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does Washington have that federal workers don't?
Native American Heritage Day (Fri, Nov 27).
Does Washington 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 Washington?
250 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on Washington's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Native American Heritage Day. State offices and state courts close.
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