Ohio state holidays 2026
The Ohio state holidays for 2026 give Ohio state employees 11 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 | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Washington-Lincoln Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Independence Day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A)official | computed |
How Ohio sets its holidays
These are the days off for Ohio state government employees (executive branch). They come from Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A), 1.14. Private employers, banks and schools in Ohio 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
Ohio adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Washington-Lincoln Day.
It does not list this federal holiday: Presidents' Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Ohio name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Any day the Governor or the President appoints is also a holiday (not included).
Sources
- Ohio Rev. Code 124.19(A) (paid holidays)official
- Ohio Legislative Service Commission: state holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Ohio'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 Ohio follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Ohio state employees get in 2026?
11 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Ohio?
Not for Ohio state offices. Ohio's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Ohio state offices are open on Monday, February 16, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Ohio 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 Ohio bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Ohio 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.