North Dakota state holidays 2026
The North Dakota state holidays for 2026 give North Dakota state employees 10 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 | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Good Friday | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Independence Day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed | |
| Christmas EveHalf day | Same dayHalf day: offices close at noon. | NDCC 1-03-01.1official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01official | computed |
How North Dakota sets its holidays
These are the days off for North Dakota state government employees (executive branch). They come from NDCC 1-03-01, 1-03-01.1, 1-03-02, 1-03-02.1. Private employers, banks and schools in North Dakota may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Some North Dakota holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- New Year's Day: 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 Eve: on a Saturday: not moved; on a Sunday: not moved; on a Friday: not moved.
- 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
North Dakota adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
It does not list these federal holidays: Juneteenth National Independence Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Special cases in 2026: Christmas Eve (no weekday off).
Partial days: Christmas Eve (half day).
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on North Dakota'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 North Dakota follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do North Dakota state employees get in 2026?
10 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Christmas Eve (no weekday off).
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in North Dakota?
Not for North Dakota state offices. North Dakota's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so North Dakota state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a North Dakota 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, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Are North Dakota bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in North Dakota 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.