Colorado state holidays 2026
The Colorado state holidays for 2026 give Colorado state employees 11 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 Colorado sets its holidays
These are the days off for Colorado state government employees (executive branch). They come from C.R.S. 24-11-101; Colorado DHR holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Colorado 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, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Colorado adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Cesar Chavez Day and Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.
It does not list this federal holiday: Columbus Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Colorado name: Presidents' Day as “Washington-Lincoln Day” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Special cases in 2026: Cesar Chavez Day (optional).
Sources
- C.R.S. 24-11-101 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (public.law)
- Colorado DHR Calendar Year 2026 Holiday Scheduleofficialprints MLK Day as Jan. 16, 2026; the correct date is Jan. 19, 2026
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Colorado'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 Colorado follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Colorado state employees get in 2026?
11 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Cesar Chavez Day (optional).
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Colorado?
Not for Colorado state offices. Colorado's state calendar does not list Columbus Day, so Colorado state offices are open on Monday, October 12, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Colorado 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 Colorado bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Colorado 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.