Indiana holidays 2026
Indiana observes 14 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 9 federal holidays and 5 Indiana-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Indiana
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jul 3 | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Federal holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Indiana state holidays
Paid days off for Indiana state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday State holiday | — | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election Day State holiday | — | First Tuesday after the first Monday in May, every year |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day State holiday | — | General Election Day every year (Indiana holds municipal elections in odd years) |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | Lincoln's Birthday is observed on this day for state employees |
| Dec 24 | Thu | Washington's Birthday State holiday | — | Indiana observes Washington's Birthday on the working day before Christmas — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026. State offices close. Federal offices stay open. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday Observance | — | Observed by state employees on the day after Thanksgiving instead of Feb 12 |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | Federal offices, USPS and banks close on Monday, Feb 16, 2026 (Presidents' Day). Indiana state offices stay open that day; Indiana observes Washington's Birthday on Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 instead. |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday Religious observance | — | |
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins Observance | — | |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 29 | Sun | Palm Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day Observance | — | |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends Observance | — | |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday Observance | — | |
| Dec 7 | Mon | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa Observance | — |
Long weekends in Indiana, 2026
What closes
State offices, courts and driver-license offices close on the paid state holidays above; most public schools follow the state calendar. Banks and the post office follow the federal list, not the state one.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Indiana have in 2026?
Indiana observes 14 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 9 federal holidays plus 5 Indiana-specific holidays (Good Friday, Primary Election Day, Election Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday).
What is the next holiday in Indiana?
The next holiday in Indiana is Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (4 days away).
Does Indiana observe all federal holidays?
Indiana does not give state employees a paid day off for Presidents' Day or Juneteenth National Independence Day. Federal offices in Indiana still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Indiana state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Indiana-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.