Vermont holidays 2026
Vermont observes 13 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 10 federal holidays and 3 Vermont-specific holidays, plus 1 optional or partial-staffing day. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Vermont
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' 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 | Indigenous Peoples' Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Indigenous Peoples' Day" (federal name: "Columbus Day"). Federal holiday — federal offices, banks and post offices close. State offices stay open. |
| 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.
Vermont state holidays
Paid days off for Vermont state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | Tue | Town Meeting Day State holiday | — | First Tuesday in March; state holiday |
| Aug 16 | Sun | Bennington Battle Day State holiday | Mon, Aug 17 | August 16; state holiday (observed Monday Aug 17 in 2026) |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' Day State holiday | — | Replaced Columbus Day as a state holiday in 2019 |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Vermont recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | — | Under the contracts in force until June 30, 2026, Corrections, State Police, Exempt, Managerial and Confidential employees had the day off; other classified state offices stayed open. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| 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 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 Vermont, 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 Vermont have in 2026?
Vermont observes 13 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 10 federal holidays plus 3 Vermont-specific holidays (Town Meeting Day, Bennington Battle Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day). One more day is an optional or partial-staffing holiday.
What is the next holiday in Vermont?
The next holiday in Vermont is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (12 days away).
Does Vermont observe all federal holidays?
Vermont observes all 11 federal holidays for state employees. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a partial-staffing holiday: agencies stay open with minimal staff, but most employees have the day off. Vermont also has its own state holidays.
Are banks and post offices closed on Vermont state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Vermont-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.