Casimir Pulaski Day 2026
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About Casimir Pulaski Day 2026
Casimir Pulaski Day 2026 falls on Monday, March 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 28.
Casimir Pulaski Day, the first Monday in March, is an Illinois commemorative holiday honoring the Polish cavalry hero of the American Revolution. State offices no longer close for it, though some Chicago-area institutions still mark the day.
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 →
Casimir Pulaski Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 2, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 1, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Casimir Pulaski Day 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Mon | Texas Independence Day | State holiday |
| Mar 3 | Tue | Town Meeting Day | State holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tue | Evacuation Day | State holiday |
| Mar 26 | Thu | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day | State holiday |
| Mar 29 | Sun | Palm Sunday | Religious observance |
| Mar 30 | Mon | Seward's Day | State holiday |
| Mar 31 | Tue | César Chávez Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, March 2, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in March; always a Monday
- Legal status
- Illinois commemorative holiday; no longer a state-employee day off
- Honors
- Casimir Pulaski (1745–1779), Polish hero of the American Revolution
- Known as
- Father of the American cavalry
- Holiday since
- Enacted by Illinois in 1977; first observed statewide in 1978
Frequently asked questions
What day is Casimir Pulaski Day in 2026?
Casimir Pulaski Day 2026 is on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Is Casimir Pulaski Day a day off in 2026?
Casimir Pulaski Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Casimir Pulaski Day 2026?
Casimir Pulaski Day 2026 was 245 days ago, on March 2, 2026.