Louisiana state holidays 2026
The Louisiana state holidays for 2026 give Louisiana state employees 13 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| New Year's holiday (additional day) | Same dayProclaimed by the Governor; included only for years with an official notice. | Governor's proclamation (State Civil Service GC2025-053)official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| Lundi Gras | Same dayProclaimed by the Governor; included only for years with an official notice. | Governor's proclamation (State Civil Service GC2026-010)official | official | |
| Mardi Gras | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| Good Friday | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| National Memorial Day | Same dayProclaimed by the Governor; included only for years with an official notice. | Governor's proclamation (State Civil Service GC2026-023)official | official | |
| Juneteenth | Same dayProclaimed by the Governor; included only for years with an official notice. | Governor's proclamation (State Civil Service GC2026-023)official | official | |
| Independence Day | Observed date set by Louisiana Public Service Commission 2026 holiday schedule. | La. R.S. 1:55; Louisiana Public Service Commission 2026 holiday scheduleofficial | official | |
| Labor Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | official |
How Louisiana sets its holidays
These are the days off for Louisiana state government employees (executive branch). They come from La. R.S. 1:55; Governor's proclamations (State Civil Service General Circulars). Private employers, banks and schools in Louisiana may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Falls on a weekend. Louisiana has no automatic substitute; a weekday is observed only if the Governor proclaims one.
In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Louisiana adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: New Year's holiday (additional day), Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, and Good Friday.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Louisiana name: Memorial Day as “National Memorial Day” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Employees who work weekend shifts observe holidays on the actual date.
Sources
- La. R.S. 1:55 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia, 2006)
- Louisiana State Civil Service: Understanding State Holidaysofficial
- Louisiana Public Service Commission 2026 holiday scheduleofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Louisiana'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 Louisiana follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Louisiana state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Louisiana?
Not for Louisiana state offices. Louisiana's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Louisiana state offices are open on Monday, February 16, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Louisiana holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Are Louisiana bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Louisiana 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.