Idaho state holidays 2026
The Idaho state holidays for 2026 give Idaho 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 Idaho sets its holidays
These are the days off for Idaho state government employees (executive branch). They come from Idaho Code 73-108; Secretary of State holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in Idaho 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
Idaho has no holidays beyond the federal list.
Every federal holiday is also a Idaho holiday.
Listed under a Idaho name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Martin Luther King Jr.-Idaho Human Rights Day” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Idaho'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 Idaho follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Idaho state employees get in 2026?
11 holidays with a day off.
What happens when a Idaho 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 Idaho bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Idaho 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.