Nevada state holidays 2026
The Nevada state holidays for 2026 give Nevada state employees 12 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 | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Independence Day | NRS 236.015official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Nevada Day | Same dayNevada Day (October 31) is observed on the last Friday in October. | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Family Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | NRS 236.015official | computed |
How Nevada sets its holidays
These are the days off for Nevada state government employees (executive branch). They come from NRS 236.015. Private employers, banks and schools in Nevada 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. Not moved: NRS 236.015 moves only five fixed holidays.
Some Nevada holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- New Year's Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Juneteenth: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Independence Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Veterans Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Christmas Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Nevada adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Nevada Day and Family Day.
It does not list this federal holiday: Columbus Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Nevada name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Sources
- NRS 236.015 (legal holidays)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Nevada'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 Nevada follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Nevada state employees get in 2026?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Nevada?
Not for Nevada state offices. Nevada's state calendar does not list Columbus Day, so Nevada state offices are open on Monday, October 12, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Nevada holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday. 5 holidays have their own rule: New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day.
Are Nevada bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Nevada 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.