New Jersey state holidays 2026
The New Jersey state holidays for 2026 give New Jersey 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 | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Good Friday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same dayObserved on the third Friday in June. | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Independence Day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| General Election Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed |
How New Jersey sets its holidays
These are the days off for New Jersey state government employees (executive branch). They come from N.J.S.A. 36:1-1, 36:1-1.2. Private employers, banks and schools in New Jersey 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
New Jersey adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday and General Election Day.
Every federal holiday is also a New Jersey holiday.
Listed under a New Jersey name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12) is not included: status for state offices pending confirmation.
Sources
- N.J.S.A. 36:1-1 (public holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- N.J.S.A. 36:1-1.2 (Saturday holidays for state employees)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on New Jersey'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 New Jersey follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do New Jersey state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Good Friday a holiday in New Jersey?
Yes. Good Friday is on the New Jersey state calendar on Friday, April 3, 2026.
What happens when a New Jersey 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 New Jersey bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in New Jersey 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.