Illinois state holidays 2026
The Illinois state holidays for 2026 give Illinois state employees 14 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 Illinois sets its holidays
These are the days off for Illinois state government employees (executive branch). They come from 5 ILCS 490; 205 ILCS 630/17; 10 ILCS 5/1-6; Illinois CMS state holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Illinois 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.
Some Illinois holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- New Year's Day: on a Saturday: not moved; 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
Illinois adds 3 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Lincoln's Birthday, General Election Day, and Day after Thanksgiving.
Every federal holiday is also a Illinois holiday.
Listed under a Illinois name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
Sources
- Illinois CMS state holidaysofficial
- CMS state holidays memo (November 18, 2025)official
- Public Act 102-0014 (Juneteenth)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Illinois'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 Illinois follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Illinois state employees get in 2026?
14 holidays with a day off.
Is Lincoln's Birthday a holiday in Illinois?
Yes. Lincoln's Birthday is on the Illinois state calendar on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
What happens when a Illinois 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. One holiday has their own rule: New Year's Day.
Are Illinois bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Illinois 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.