Missouri state holidays 2026
The Missouri state holidays for 2026 give Missouri 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.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
How Missouri sets its holidays
These are the days off for Missouri state government employees (executive branch). They come from RSMo 9.010. Private employers, banks and schools in Missouri 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
Missouri adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Lincoln's Birthday and Truman Day.
Every federal holiday is also a Missouri holiday.
Listed under a Missouri name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
The Governor usually closes offices on the Day after Thanksgiving (and sometimes Dec 24 or 26) by executive order; those days are not included.
Sources
- RSMo 9.010 (legal holidays)official
- Missouri 2026 state holiday closure memo (hosted by the Missouri courts)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Missouri'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 Missouri follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Missouri state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Lincoln's Birthday a holiday in Missouri?
Yes. Lincoln's Birthday is on the Missouri state calendar on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
What happens when a Missouri 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 Missouri bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Missouri 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.