Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Illinois, United States 2026
Illinois has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 12 nationwide and 0 that apply in Illinois only.
Government-office holidays in Illinois
Government offices and courts close; most private workplaces stay open.
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | 245 days ago |
| Nov 3Tue | Election Day | in 19 days |
Nationwide, also in Illinois
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Thu | New Year's Day | 287 days ago |
| Jan 19Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 269 days ago |
| Feb 16Mon | Washington's Birthday | 241 days ago |
| May 25Mon | Memorial Day | 143 days ago |
| Jun 19Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 118 days ago |
| Jul 3Fri | Independence Day | 104 days ago |
| Jul 4SatWeekend | Independence Day | 103 days ago |
| Sep 7Mon | Labor Day | 38 days ago |
| Oct 12Mon | Columbus Day | 3 days ago |
| Nov 11Wed | Veterans Day | in 27 days |
| Nov 26Thu | Thanksgiving Day | in 42 days |
| Dec 25Fri | Christmas Day | in 71 days |
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Questions
Good to know
How many public holidays does Illinois have in 2026?
Illinois has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 12 that apply across United States and 0 that apply in Illinois only.
Which public holidays apply only in Illinois?
None in 2026: Illinois follows the national list.