Patriots' Day 2026
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About Patriots' Day 2026
Patriots' Day 2026 falls on Monday, April 20. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 18.
Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine on the third Monday in April, commemorating the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord. State offices and schools in both states close; it is also Boston Marathon day, known locally as Marathon Monday.
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 →
Patriots' Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 20, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | April 19, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Patriots' 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 April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | State holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious observance |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Thu | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Tue | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 20, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in April (between April 15 and 21)
- Legal status
- State holiday in Massachusetts and Maine; not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- The battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775
- First observed
- 1894, replacing the older Fast Day holiday
- Monday observance since
- 1969, to create a three-day weekend
Frequently asked questions
What day is Patriots' Day in 2026?
Patriots' Day 2026 is on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Is Patriots' Day a day off in 2026?
Patriots' Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Patriots' Day 2026?
Patriots' Day 2026 was 196 days ago, on April 20, 2026.