Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026
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About Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026 falls on Thursday, August 27. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, August 28 off for a four-day weekend.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day on August 27 is a Texas partial-staffing state holiday honoring the 36th president on his birthday. State agencies stay open with skeleton crews, and post offices, banks and federal offices operate 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 →
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 27, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | August 27, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Lyndon Baines Johnson 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 16 | Sun | Bennington Battle Day | State holiday |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Statehood Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Date rule
- August 27 each year; not moved for weekends
- Legal status
- Texas partial-staffing state holiday; not a federal holiday
- Honors
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th U.S. president, born August 27, 1908, near Stonewall, Texas
- State holiday since
- 1973, the year Johnson died
- Staffing rule
- Agencies stay open with skeleton crews; employees may take the paid day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day in 2026?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026 is on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day a day off in 2026?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day 2026 was 67 days ago, on August 27, 2026.