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Connecticut state holidays 2026

The Connecticut state holidays for 2026 give Connecticut state employees 13 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.

Verification for 2026:official

Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us

Connecticut state holidays 2026 (Connecticut state government holidays)
HolidayDateDay offSourceStatus
New Year's DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Martin Luther King Jr. DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Lincoln's BirthdaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Washington's BirthdaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Good FridaySame dayDesignated by the Governor; not in C.G.S. § 1-4.Governor's designation; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Memorial DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
JuneteenthSame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Independence DayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Labor DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Columbus DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Veterans' DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Thanksgiving DaySame dayGovernor's designation; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial
Christmas DaySame dayC.G.S. § 1-4; CT DAS state employee observance of holidays (2026)officialofficial

How Connecticut sets its holidays

These are the days off for Connecticut state government employees (executive branch). They come from C.G.S. §§ 1-4, 5-254; DAS holiday observance memo. Private employers, banks and schools in Connecticut 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

Connecticut adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Lincoln's Birthday and Good Friday.

Every federal holiday is also a Connecticut holiday.

Listed under a Connecticut name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.

Sources

Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Connecticut'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 Connecticut follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many paid holidays do Connecticut state employees get in 2026?

13 holidays with a day off.

Is Lincoln's Birthday a holiday in Connecticut?

Yes. Lincoln's Birthday is on the Connecticut state calendar on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

What happens when a Connecticut 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 Connecticut bank holidays the same as state holidays?

No. Banks in Connecticut 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.