Rhode Island Independence Day 2026
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About Rhode Island Independence Day 2026
Rhode Island Independence Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 4. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 2.
Rhode Island Independence Day on May 4 marks the colony's 1776 renunciation of allegiance to King George III, two months before the Declaration of Independence. It is a ceremonial observance in Rhode Island law: state offices, schools and businesses stay open.
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 →
Rhode Island Independence Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
· Rhode Island Independence Day 2027 → · Add to calendar
Holidays after Rhode Island Independence 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 May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 8 | Fri | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 12 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, May 4, 2026
- Date rule
- May 4 each year
- Legal status
- Rhode Island ceremonial observance; state offices remain open
- Commemorates
- The General Assembly's May 4, 1776 act renouncing allegiance to King George III
- Claim to fame
- First of the thirteen colonies to formally renounce royal authority
- Designated
- May 4 named Rhode Island Independence Day by the General Assembly in 1908
Frequently asked questions
What day is Rhode Island Independence Day in 2026?
Rhode Island Independence Day 2026 is on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Is Rhode Island Independence Day a day off in 2026?
Rhode Island Independence Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Rhode Island Independence Day 2026?
Rhode Island Independence Day 2026 was 182 days ago, on May 4, 2026.