West Virginia Day 2026
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About West Virginia Day 2026
West Virginia Day 2026 falls on Saturday, June 20. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Friday, June 19, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, June 21.
West Virginia Day is a West Virginia state holiday on June 20 marking the state's admission to the Union in 1863. State offices close and employees get a paid day off; it is a normal workday for federal offices, banks and the rest of the country.
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 →
West Virginia Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 20, 2026 | Saturday | Fri, Jun 19 |
| 2027 | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | Mon, Jun 21 |
Holidays after West Virginia Day 2026
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- 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)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Jefferson Davis' Birthday | State holiday |
| Jun 11 | Thu | King Kamehameha I Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | State holiday |
| Jun 17 | Wed | Bunker Hill Day | State holiday |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Observed
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Date rule
- June 20 (anniversary of statehood in 1863)
- Legal status
- West Virginia state holiday; not a federal holiday
- Official holiday since
- 1927, by act of the West Virginia Legislature
- Commemorates
- West Virginia's admission as the 35th state on June 20, 1863
- Observed in
- West Virginia only
Frequently asked questions
What day is West Virginia Day in 2026?
West Virginia Day 2026 is on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Is West Virginia Day a day off in 2026?
West Virginia Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until West Virginia Day 2026?
West Virginia Day 2026 was 135 days ago, on June 20, 2026.