Wisconsin state holidays 2026
The Wisconsin state holidays for 2026 give Wisconsin state employees 8 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; 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 | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Independence Day | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved: eligible employees receive an 8-hour floating legal holiday instead. | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Labor Day | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Christmas Eve | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed | |
| New Year's Eve | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed |
How Wisconsin sets its holidays
These are the days off for Wisconsin state government employees (executive branch). They come from Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4); Wis. Admin. Code ER 18.04. Private employers, banks and schools in Wisconsin may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Falls on a Saturday. Not moved: eligible employees receive an 8-hour floating legal holiday instead.
In 2026, no Wisconsin holiday is moved for a weekend.
Not moved in 2026 (no weekday off): Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Wisconsin adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Special cases in 2026: Independence Day (no weekday off).
Employees also get 36 hours of personal holidays each fiscal year (no fixed dates).
Sources
- Wisconsin DPM: state holidaysofficial
- UW System policy citing Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4) and Wis. Admin. Code ER 18.04official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Wisconsin state employees get in 2026?
8 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Independence Day (no weekday off).
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Wisconsin?
Not for Wisconsin state offices. Wisconsin's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Wisconsin state offices are open on Monday, February 16, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Wisconsin holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Wisconsin bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Wisconsin 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.