Statehood Day 2026
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About Statehood Day 2026
Statehood Day 2026 falls on Friday, August 21. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, August 23.
Statehood Day, the third Friday in August, is a Hawaii state holiday marking the islands' admission as the 50th state in 1959. State and county offices and public schools in Hawaii close, but it is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and federal offices 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 — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Statehood Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 21, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | August 20, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Statehood 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 27 | Thu | Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, August 21, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Friday in August; always a Friday
- Legal status
- Hawaii state holiday; not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- Admission of Hawaii as the 50th state on August 21, 1959
- State holiday since
- 1969
- Also known as
- Admission Day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Statehood Day in 2026?
Statehood Day 2026 is on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Is Statehood Day a day off in 2026?
Statehood Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Statehood Day 2026?
Statehood Day 2026 was 73 days ago, on August 21, 2026.