Alaska state holidays 2026
The Alaska state holidays for 2026 give Alaska state employees 12 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
How Alaska sets its holidays
These are the days off for Alaska state government employees (executive branch). They come from AS 44.12.010, 44.12.020; Department of Administration holiday calendar. Private employers, banks and schools in Alaska may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
In 2026, 2 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day and Alaska Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Alaska adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Seward's Day and Alaska Day.
It does not list this federal holiday: Columbus Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Alaska name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
Sources
- AS 44.12.010 (legal holidays), as amended by SB 22 (33rd Legislature)official
- Alaska Department of Administration holiday calendarofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Alaska's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in Alaska follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Alaska state employees get in 2026?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Alaska?
Not for Alaska state offices. Alaska's state calendar does not list Columbus Day, so Alaska state offices are open on Monday, October 12, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Alaska holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Alaska bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Alaska follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 10 days in 2026 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2026 page.