Wyoming state holidays 2026
The Wyoming state holidays for 2026 give Wyoming state employees 9 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.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr./Wyoming Equality Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Independence Day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | W.S. 8-4-101secondary copy | computed |
How Wyoming sets its holidays
These are the days off for Wyoming state government employees (executive branch). They come from W.S. 8-4-101; 006-6 Wyo. Code R. 6-4. Private employers, banks and schools in Wyoming 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
Wyoming has no holidays beyond the federal list.
It does not list these federal holidays: Juneteenth National Independence Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Wyoming name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Martin Luther King Jr./Wyoming Equality Day”.
Sources
- W.S. 8-4-101 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- A&I personnel rule 006-6 Wyo. Code R. 6-4secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Cornell LII)
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Wyoming'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 Wyoming follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Wyoming state employees get in 2026?
9 holidays with a day off.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in Wyoming?
Not for Wyoming state offices. Wyoming's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so Wyoming state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Wyoming 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 Wyoming bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Wyoming 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.