Maine’s public holidays reflect a state that keeps its calendar practical and closely tied to civic function. The state follows the federal schedule closely, which keeps administrative, judicial and other public services consistent. To this list, Maine adds a small number of state-level holidays that reflect its own legal history and priorities rather than cultural symbolism.
One of the most visible of these is Patriots’ Day, which Maine observes as a state holiday in April along with Massachusetts. It commemorates the start of the American Revolutionary War with the battles of Lexington and Concord and honors colonial bravery.
The state has also formally replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a change that applies to state government operations and reflects an explicit policy decision rather than informal practice. It aims to honor the resilience, culture and historical contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples. Maine state employees also get the Friday after Thanksgiving off. These days sit alongside the standard federal holidays and shape when state offices and courts are open.
Maine’s courts and state offices close on the same days. Banks generally follow the federal holiday schedule, and private employers are not obligated to follow the state calendar. They typically observe only major federal holidays unless their company policies provide additional paid days off.
List of National and State Holidays in Maine for 2027
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Friday | New Year’s Day | Federal |
| 2 | Jan 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| 3 | Feb 15 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 4 | Apr 19 | Monday | Patriots’ Day | State |
| 5 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 6 | Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 8 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 9 | Oct 11 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day | State |
| 10 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 12 | Nov 26 | Friday | Thanksgiving Friday | State |
| 13 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 14 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Maine state offices observe a holiday that falls on a Saturday on the preceding Friday and one that falls on a Sunday on the following Monday. Thanksgiving Friday is a paid holiday for state employees, even though it is not named in the state’s legal holiday statute.
Official State Holidays in Maine for 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Federal |
| 2 | Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| 3 | Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 4 | Apr 20 | Monday | Patriots’ Day | State |
| 5 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 6 | Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal |
| 7 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 8 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 9 | Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day | State |
| 10 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 12 | Nov 27 | Friday | Thanksgiving Friday | State |
| 13 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
For Those Living or Working in Maine
The calendar applies mainly to state government administration, the courts and other public bodies. Municipalities often align with the state schedule, though school districts may vary. Banks and financial institutions follow the federal holiday calendar, rather than state-only holidays such as Patriots’ Day, so they usually stay open on those days.
Private employers set their own holiday policies. Most observe major federal holidays, while state-specific observances are optional unless included in employment contracts or workplace policy.
FAQs
Does Maine observe any holidays that are not federal holidays?
Yes. Maine observes Patriots’ Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day as its own state holidays, and state employees also get the Friday after Thanksgiving off.
Are state offices closed on Election Day in Maine?
No. Election Day is not a legal holiday in Maine, so state offices stay open on that day.
Do banks close on Maine state holidays?
Banks generally follow only the federal holiday calendar and do not automatically close on state-only holidays.
Are private employers required to follow Maine’s holiday list?
Not at all. Private employers are not legally required to observe the state holiday calendar and determine holidays independently.
