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Tennessee state holidays 2026

The Tennessee state holidays for 2026 give Tennessee state employees 15 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.

Verification for 2026:official

Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us

Tennessee state holidays 2026 (Tennessee state government holidays)
HolidayDateDay offSourceStatus
New Year's DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
New Year's holiday (additional day)Same dayAdditional closure day approved by the Governor; included only for years on the official list.Governor's approved closure (official holiday list); Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Martin Luther King Jr. DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Presidents' DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Good FridaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Memorial DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
JuneteenthSame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Independence DayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Labor DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Veterans DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Thanksgiving DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Columbus Day (observed)Same dayColumbus Day is observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105(a)(3)).Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Christmas EveSame dayAdditional closure day approved by the Governor; included only for years on the official list.Governor's approved closure (official holiday list); Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
Christmas DaySame dayTenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial
New Year's EveSame dayAdditional closure day approved by the Governor; included only for years on the official list.Governor's approved closure (official holiday list); Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficialofficial

How Tennessee sets its holidays

These are the days off for Tennessee state government employees (executive branch). They come from Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Department of Human Resources holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in Tennessee 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

Tennessee adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: New Year's holiday (additional day), Good Friday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.

Every federal holiday is also a Tennessee holiday.

Listed under a Tennessee name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth” and Columbus Day as “Columbus Day (observed)”.

Sources

Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Tennessee'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 Tennessee follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many paid holidays do Tennessee state employees get in 2026?

15 holidays with a day off.

Is New Year's holiday (additional day) a holiday in Tennessee?

Yes. New Year's holiday (additional day) is on the Tennessee state calendar on Friday, January 2, 2026.

What happens when a Tennessee 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 Tennessee bank holidays the same as state holidays?

No. Banks in Tennessee 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.