Bunker Hill Day 2026
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About Bunker Hill Day 2026
Bunker Hill Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, June 17. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Bunker Hill Day, June 17, commemorates the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Once a paid holiday in Suffolk County, it is now an observance: state and city offices in Boston must stay open, and businesses run normal hours.
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 — open. Full what's-open guide →
Bunker Hill Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 17, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | June 17, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Bunker Hill Day 2026
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Jefferson Davis' Birthday | State holiday |
| Jun 11 | Thu | King Kamehameha I Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | State holiday |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| Jun 20 | Sat | West Virginia Day | State holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Date rule
- June 17 each year
- Legal status
- Observance; Suffolk County offices must stay open under state law
- Commemorates
- The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, in Charlestown
- Key figures
- Colonel William Prescott, Dr. Joseph Warren, General William Howe
- Landmark
- Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot obelisk dedicated in 1843
Frequently asked questions
What day is Bunker Hill Day in 2026?
Bunker Hill Day 2026 is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Is Bunker Hill Day a day off in 2026?
Bunker Hill Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Bunker Hill Day 2026?
Bunker Hill Day 2026 was 135 days ago, on June 17, 2026.