Michigan state holidays 2026
The Michigan state holidays for 2026 give Michigan 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 Michigan sets its holidays
These are the days off for Michigan state government employees (executive branch). They come from Michigan Civil Service Commission Rule/Regulation 5.08; State of Michigan holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Michigan 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 Michigan holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- Christmas Eve: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the Friday before; on a Friday: the Thursday before.
- New Year's Eve: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the Friday before; on a Friday: the Thursday before.
In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Michigan adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: General Election Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
It does not list this federal holiday: Columbus Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Michigan name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Sources
- State of Michigan state holidaysofficial
- Michigan Civil Service Regulation 5.03 (holidays)officialolder version; current rule is Rule/Regulation 5.08
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Michigan'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 Michigan follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Michigan state employees get in 2026?
14 holidays with a day off.
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Michigan?
Not for Michigan state offices. Michigan's state calendar does not list Columbus Day, so Michigan state offices are open on Monday, October 12, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Michigan 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. 2 holidays have their own rule: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Are Michigan bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Michigan 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.