West Virginia state holidays 2026
The West Virginia state holidays for 2026 give West Virginia state employees 13 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 | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| West Virginia Day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | ||
| Independence Day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| General Election Day (Susan B. Anthony Day) | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Lincoln's Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | W. Va. Code § 2-2-1official | computed |
How West Virginia sets its holidays
These are the days off for West Virginia state government employees (executive branch). They come from W. Va. Code § 2-2-1. Private employers, banks and schools in West 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, 2 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: West Virginia Day and Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
West Virginia adds 3 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: West Virginia Day, General Election Day (Susan B. Anthony Day), and Lincoln's Day.
It does not list this federal holiday: Juneteenth National Independence Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on West 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 West Virginia follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do West Virginia state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in West Virginia?
Not for West Virginia state offices. West Virginia's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so West Virginia state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a West 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 West Virginia bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in West 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.