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Is today a business day in Rhode Island?

Is today a business day in Rhode Island? The answer below uses the calendar of Rhode Island 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. Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday. This page uses Rhode Island state government holidays; private employers and banks may differ.

Rhode Island state government holidays, 2026
HolidayDateDay offSourceStatus
New Year's DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Martin Luther King Jr. DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Memorial DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
JuneteenthSame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Independence DayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Victory DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Labor DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Columbus DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
General Election DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Veterans' DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Thanksgiving DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Christmas DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2026officialofficial
Rhode Island state government holidays, 2027
HolidayDateDay offSourceStatus
New Year's DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Martin Luther King Jr. DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Memorial DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
JuneteenthR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Independence DayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Victory DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Labor DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Columbus DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Veterans' DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Thanksgiving DaySame dayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial
Christmas DayR.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-1; RI Payroll & Holiday Calendar 2027officialofficial

How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Found an error? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a holiday in Rhode Island?

The answer at the top checks today's date in Eastern Time against the calendar of Rhode Island state offices and names the holiday if there is one.

Are banks open today in Rhode Island?

Banks in Rhode Island 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.