Evacuation Day 2026
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About Evacuation Day 2026
Evacuation Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 17. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, March 16 off for a four-day weekend.
Evacuation Day, March 17, marks the British withdrawal from Boston in 1776, George Washington's first victory of the Revolution. It is observed only in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and since 2010 offices there must stay open, making it ceremonial.
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 →
Evacuation Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Evacuation 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 2 | Mon | Casimir Pulaski 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 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
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Date rule
- March 17 every year; no observed-date shift
- Legal status
- Suffolk County, MA observance; offices must stay open under a 2010 law
- Commemorates
- British evacuation of Boston, March 17, 1776
- Key figures
- George Washington, Henry Knox, British General William Howe
- Holiday since
- Declared by Boston in 1901
Frequently asked questions
What day is Evacuation Day in 2026?
Evacuation Day 2026 is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Is Evacuation Day a day off in 2026?
Evacuation Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Evacuation Day 2026?
Evacuation Day 2026 was 230 days ago, on March 17, 2026.