Federal Holidays
Federal holidays govern federal employees and federal offices under federal law and OPM rules.
U.S. State Holiday Guide
State Holidays
Compare U.S. state holidays, state-government observances and how state calendars differ from federal holidays. Find approved state guides without creating duplicate year-by-state pages.
State Holiday Guides
Start with the approved evergreen state owner and verify operational details against the state’s official calendar.
California State Holidays
State-government holidays and observances for California.
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Hawaii State Holidays
Hawaii state holiday and government-calendar guidance.
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Texas State Holidays
Texas state holiday and government-calendar guidance.
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Florida State Holidays
Florida state holiday and government-calendar guidance.
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New Jersey State Holidays
New Jersey state holiday and government-calendar guidance.
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Federal Holidays
Compare state schedules with the federal employee holiday calendar.
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State vs. Federal Holidays
State and federal holiday calendars overlap, but they do not answer the same legal or operational question.
State Holidays
State holidays can govern state employees or offices and may include dates or naming conventions that differ from the federal calendar.
OwnerIndividual state
Extra observancesPossible
Exact closure rulesCheck state source
Plan Around State Holidays
Use calendars and workday tools after choosing the correct state or federal schedule.
Related Holiday Types
State holidays can intersect with schools, public services and national observances without being identical to them.
Evergreen State Pages
A new year does not automatically require a new state-holiday URL.
State calendars are maintained on their evergreen state owners unless a distinct annual search intent is specifically approved. This keeps state holiday information consolidated instead of scattering it across thin year variants.
How state holiday calendars work
U.S. states can recognize holidays and observances for state-government purposes independently from the federal employee holiday calendar. The practical effect may differ for state offices, courts, schools, banks and private employers.
For an exact closure question, choose the state page first and then check the official state agency or employer calendar. Avoid assuming that a familiar federal holiday name produces the same schedule in every state.
State law and policy matterThe meaning of a state holiday depends on the state and the affected institution.
Private businesses choose their schedulesA government holiday does not automatically close every store or employer.
School calendars remain localDistrict calendars can diverge even within the same state.
Last checked: September 4, 2026. State-government, school and private-sector schedules can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are state holidays?
State holidays are holidays or observances recognized by an individual U.S. state for state-government or related purposes. The list and employee rules can differ by state.
Are state holidays the same as federal holidays?
Not always. States commonly observe many federal holidays but can add, rename or treat other dates differently.
Do private businesses have to close on state holidays?
Generally, a state-government holiday does not automatically require every private business to close. Employer and local rules can differ.
Are there state holiday pages for every year?
This site keeps state holiday owners evergreen by default rather than generating a separate page for every state and year.
Where can I find my state’s exact holiday schedule?
Use the relevant state holiday page and verify employee or office closure details with the official state-government calendar.