Pioneer Day 2026
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About Pioneer Day 2026
Pioneer Day 2026 falls on Friday, July 24. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, July 26.
Pioneer Day is a Utah state holiday on July 24 marking the 1847 arrival of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Utah state offices, courts and many businesses close; it is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and federal offices run as usual.
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 →
Pioneer Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 24, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | July 24, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, Jul 23 |
Holidays after Pioneer 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 July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Date rule
- July 24 each year
- Observed date
- Preceding Friday if on a Saturday; following Monday if on a Sunday
- Legal status
- Utah state holiday (Utah Code 63G-1-301); not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- Arrival of Brigham Young's pioneer company in the Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847
- First celebrated
- 1849; legal territorial holiday since 1882
Frequently asked questions
What day is Pioneer Day in 2026?
Pioneer Day 2026 is on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Is Pioneer Day a day off in 2026?
Pioneer Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Pioneer Day 2026?
Pioneer Day 2026 was 98 days ago, on July 24, 2026.