Utah state holidays 2026
The Utah state holidays for 2026 give Utah state employees 12 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
How Utah sets its holidays
These are the days off for Utah state government employees (executive branch). They come from Utah Code 63G-1-301 (as amended by 2026 S.B. 193 and H.B. 309). Private employers, banks and schools in Utah 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.
Some Utah holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- Juneteenth: on a Saturday: the following Monday; on a Sunday: the following Monday; on a weekday: the Monday before.
In 2026, 2 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Juneteenth and Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Utah adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Pioneer Day.
Every federal holiday is also a Utah holiday.
Listed under a Utah name: Presidents' Day as “Washington and Lincoln Day” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Sources
- Utah 2026 S.B. 193 (Good Friday)official
- Utah 2026 H.B. 309 (Juneteenth)official
- Utah Division of Finance 2026 payroll calendarofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Utah'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 Utah follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Utah state employees get in 2026?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Pioneer Day a holiday in Utah?
Yes. Pioneer Day is on the Utah state calendar on Friday, July 24, 2026.
What happens when a Utah 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. One holiday has their own rule: Juneteenth.
Are Utah bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Utah 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.