Truman Day 2026
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About Truman Day 2026
Truman Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 8. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, May 10.
Truman Day is a Missouri state holiday on May 8 honoring President Harry S. Truman on his birthday. Missouri state offices close, but it is a normal workday for federal offices, banks and businesses, and no other state observes it.
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 →
Truman Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | May 8, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, May 7 |
Holidays after Truman 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 4 | Mon | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election 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
- Friday, May 8, 2026
- Date rule
- May 8 (Harry S. Truman's birthday)
- Legal status
- Missouri state holiday (RSMo 9.010; Truman Day proclamation under RSMo 9.035)
- Honors
- Harry S. Truman, 33rd U.S. president (1945–1953), born May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri
- State holiday since
- 1949; the governor's annual Truman Day proclamation dates from a 1967 law
- Observed in
- Missouri only
Frequently asked questions
What day is Truman Day in 2026?
Truman Day 2026 is on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Is Truman Day a day off in 2026?
Truman Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Truman Day 2026?
Truman Day 2026 was 177 days ago, on May 8, 2026.