New York state holidays 2026
The New York state holidays for 2026 give New York state employees 10 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
How New York sets its holidays
These are the days off for New York state government employees (executive branch). They come from N.Y. General Construction Law § 24; NYS Department of Civil Service legal holidays. Private employers, banks and schools in New York may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Falls on a Saturday: a "pass day". No weekday closure; eligible employees receive holiday leave credit instead.
In 2026, no New York holiday is moved for a weekend.
Not moved in 2026 (no weekday off): Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
New York adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Lincoln's Birthday and General Election Day.
Every federal holiday is also a New York holiday.
Listed under a New York name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
Special cases in 2026: Lincoln's Birthday (floating day), Independence Day (no weekday off), and General Election Day (floating day).
Legal holidays without a day off
New York law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Flag Day:
Sources
- N.Y. General Construction Law § 24 (public holidays)official · no link yet
- NYS Department of Civil Service legal holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on New York'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 York follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do New York state employees get in 2026?
10 holidays with a day off, plus 3 special days: Lincoln's Birthday (floating day), Independence Day (no weekday off), and General Election Day (floating day).
Is Lincoln's Birthday a holiday in New York?
Yes. Lincoln's Birthday is on the New York state calendar on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
What happens when a New York holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are New York bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in New York 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.