Illinois
2026 Illinois state holidays
A list of 2026 Illinois holidays including federal and state-specific observed dates.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Federal | – |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Federal | – |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Lincoln's Birthday | State | Observed on February 12 for state employees. |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Washington's Birthday | Federal | – |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Casimir Pulaski Day | State | First Monday in March. |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | Federal | – |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal | – |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Independence Day observed | Federal | July 4 falls on a Saturday in 2026. |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Federal | – |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day | Federal | – |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Election Day | State | Tuesday after the first Monday in November. |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Federal | – |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | Federal | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Federal | – |
State holidays source: Illinois Secretary of State — State Holidays. Federal holidays source: US Office of Personnel Management. Last updated: June 2026.
Illinois note: Illinois state holidays (Lincoln’s Birthday, Casimir Pulaski Day and Election Day) apply to state employees. Some school districts and local governments also observe these holidays.
Disclaimer: Holiday dates shown are based on official government sources. State holiday observance may vary by agency, employer or locality. Always verify important legal, payroll or travel dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois?
- Casimir Pulaski Day is observed on the first Monday in March. It honors Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born hero of the American Revolutionary War. It is a state holiday in Illinois, and state offices are closed.
- Does Illinois observe Lincoln’s Birthday as a state holiday?
- Yes. Lincoln’s Birthday on February 12 is a state holiday in Illinois, honoring Abraham Lincoln who lived in the state. State offices are closed. It is not a federal holiday, so private-sector observance varies.
- Is Election Day a state holiday in Illinois?
- Yes. Election Day (the Tuesday after the first Monday in November) is a state holiday in Illinois for state employees. State offices are closed. Some school districts and local governments also close.