Montana state holidays 2026
The Montana state holidays for 2026 give Montana state employees 10 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
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Independence Day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | MCA 1-1-216official | computed |
How Montana sets its holidays
These are the days off for Montana state government employees (executive branch). They come from MCA 1-1-216, 2-18-603; SHRD Holiday Policy. Private employers, banks and schools in Montana 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
Montana has no holidays beyond the federal list.
It does not list this federal holiday: Juneteenth National Independence Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Montana name: Presidents' Day as “Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays” and Columbus Day as “Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day”.
Sources
- MCA 1-1-216 (legal holidays)official
- Montana SHRD Holiday Policyofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Montana'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 Montana follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Montana state employees get in 2026?
10 holidays with a day off.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in Montana?
Not for Montana state offices. Montana's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so Montana state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Montana 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 Montana bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Montana 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.