Virginia state holidays 2026
The Virginia state holidays for 2026 give Virginia state employees 14 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 Virginia sets its holidays
These are the days off for Virginia state government employees (executive branch). They come from Va. Code § 2.2-3300; DHRM Policy 4.25. Private employers, banks and schools in Virginia 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
Virginia adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: General Election Day, Additional holiday time (day before Thanksgiving), Day after Thanksgiving, and Additional holiday time (Christmas Eve).
Every federal holiday is also a Virginia holiday.
Listed under a Virginia name: Presidents' Day as “George Washington Day”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Columbus Day as “Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day”.
Special cases in 2026: Additional holiday time (day before Thanksgiving) (no weekday off).
Partial days: Additional holiday time (day before Thanksgiving) (4 hours).
Sources
- Va. Code § 2.2-3300 (legal holidays)official
- DHRM Policy 4.25, Holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Virginia'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 Virginia follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
More for Virginia
- Virginia holidays 2027
- Is today a business day in Virginia?
- Days until the next Virginia holiday
- US federal holidays 2026
- Bank holidays 2026
- Business days calculator
- Vermont holidays 2026
- Washington holidays 2026
- All states
Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Virginia state employees get in 2026?
14 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Additional holiday time (day before Thanksgiving) (no weekday off).
Is General Election Day a holiday in Virginia?
Yes. General Election Day is on the Virginia state calendar on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What happens when a Virginia 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 Virginia bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Virginia 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.