Is today a business day in Kentucky?
Is today a business day in Kentucky? The answer below uses the calendar of Kentucky state offices and today's date in Eastern Time.
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Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
“Today” uses Eastern Time. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. This page uses Kentucky state government holidays; private employers and banks may differ.
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| New Year's holiday (additional day) | Same dayAdditional day designated by the Governor (KRS 18A.190); included only for years on an official list. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Good FridayHalf day | Same dayHalf-day holiday. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Juneteenth | Same dayOn the Personnel Cabinet calendar; its legal basis is unverified. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Independence Day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Thanksgiving holiday (additional day) | Same dayAdditional day designated by the Governor (KRS 18A.190); included only for years on an official list. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Christmas holiday (additional day) | Same dayAdditional day designated by the Governor (KRS 18A.190); included only for years on an official list. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official | |
| New Year's holiday (additional day, for New Year's Day 2027) | Same dayAdditional day designated by the Governor (KRS 18A.190); included only for years on an official list. | KRS 18A.190; Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial | official |
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Good FridayHalf day | Same dayHalf-day holiday. | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | On the Personnel Cabinet calendar; its legal basis is unverified. | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Independence Day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | KRS 18A.190official | computed |
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a holiday in Kentucky?
The answer at the top checks today's date in Eastern Time against the calendar of Kentucky state offices and names the holiday if there is one.
Are banks open today in Kentucky?
Banks in Kentucky follow the Federal Reserve calendar, not the state calendar; see "Is today a business day?" for the US, which checks banks too.
Is tomorrow a holiday?
The answer box also shows tomorrow and the next business day.