Is today a business day in New Jersey?
Is today a business day in New Jersey? The answer below uses the calendar of New Jersey state offices and today's date in Eastern Time.
Turn on JavaScript to see today’s answer. The holidays are listed in the table below.
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 New Jersey state government holidays; private employers and banks may differ.
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Good Friday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same dayObserved on the third Friday in June. | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Independence Day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| General Election Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed |
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Good Friday | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Same dayObserved on the third Friday in June. | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Independence Day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| General Election Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | N.J.S.A. 36:1-1secondary copy | computed |
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This page is for people. If your app needs to know whether a date is a business day, use the OpenDay API: the is-business-day endpoint answers with the source in every response.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a holiday in New Jersey?
The answer at the top checks today's date in Eastern Time against the calendar of New Jersey state offices and names the holiday if there is one.
Are banks open today in New Jersey?
Banks in New Jersey 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.