Bennington Battle Day 2026
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About Bennington Battle Day 2026
Bennington Battle Day 2026 falls on Sunday, August 16. Because that is a Sunday, the substitute day is Monday, August 17, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 15.
Bennington Battle Day is a Vermont state holiday on August 16 marking the 1777 Battle of Bennington, a Revolutionary War victory that helped doom the British Saratoga campaign. Vermont state offices close; it is not a federal holiday, so mail and banks run normally.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Bennington Battle Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Mon, Aug 17 |
| 2027 | August 16, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Bennington Battle Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Mon | Victory Day | State holiday |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Statehood Day | State holiday |
| Aug 27 | Thu | Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Observed
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Date rule
- August 16 each year
- Observed date
- Preceding Friday if on a Saturday; following Monday if on a Sunday
- Legal status
- Vermont state holiday; not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- The Battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777
- Key figures
- General John Stark, Colonel Seth Warner, Lt. Col. Friedrich Baum
Frequently asked questions
What day is Bennington Battle Day in 2026?
Bennington Battle Day 2026 is on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Because that is a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Is Bennington Battle Day a day off in 2026?
Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Bennington Battle Day 2026?
Bennington Battle Day 2026 was 75 days ago, on August 16, 2026.