Nebraska state holidays 2026
The Nebraska state holidays for 2026 give Nebraska 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
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Arbor Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Independence Day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221official | computed |
How Nebraska sets its holidays
These are the days off for Nebraska state government employees (executive branch). They come from Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 25-2221, 84-1001. Private employers, banks and schools in Nebraska 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
Nebraska adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Arbor Day and Day after Thanksgiving.
Every federal holiday is also a Nebraska holiday.
Listed under a Nebraska name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth” and Columbus Day as “Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day”.
Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2221 (quoted in the Judicial Branch personnel manual)official
- Neb. Admin. Code Title 273 ch. 9 § 003.01secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Nebraska'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 Nebraska follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Nebraska state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Arbor Day a holiday in Nebraska?
Yes. Arbor Day is on the Nebraska state calendar on Friday, April 24, 2026.
What happens when a Nebraska 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 Nebraska bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Nebraska 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.