Arizona state holidays 2026
The Arizona state holidays for 2026 give Arizona state employees 10 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Independence Day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | A.R.S. 1-301official | computed |
How Arizona sets its holidays
These are the days off for Arizona state government employees (executive branch). They come from A.R.S. 1-301; Ariz. Admin. Code R2-5A-B601. Private employers, banks and schools in Arizona may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Falls on a Saturday. Not moved: A.R.S. 1-301 moves only four fixed holidays to Friday.
Some Arizona holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- New Year's Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Independence Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Veterans Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Christmas Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Arizona has no holidays beyond the federal list.
It does not list this federal holiday: Juneteenth National Independence Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Arizona name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day” and Presidents' Day as “Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day”.
Legal holidays without a day off
Arizona law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Native American Day:
- American Family Day:
- Navajo Code Talkers Day:
- Constitution Commemoration Day:
Sources
- A.R.S. 1-301 (holidays)official
- Ariz. Admin. Code R2-5A-B601 (employee holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Cornell LII)
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Arizona'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 Arizona follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Arizona state employees get in 2026?
10 holidays with a day off.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in Arizona?
Not for Arizona state offices. Arizona's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so Arizona state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Arizona holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. 4 holidays have their own rule: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day.
Are Arizona bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Arizona 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.