List of Holidays in Missouri 2026

Missouri's calendar of holidays has a certain temperance to it. The state tracks closely the federal model, less out of habit than because doing so eases administration over a geographically and economically diverse state. When offices shut down here, it is most often because a national system dictates the same and not because the state has its own layer of additional observances.

State-specific flair is rare in the United States. The calendar is suitably predictable as an anchor for courts, schools, and other public agencies across urban centres, small towns, and rural counties. That predictability matters, as it keeps payroll, deadlines, and public services moving consistently.

If a day is recognized, state offices shut down across the board. If it isn’t, observance-religious or cultural-happens through individual leave rather than public shutdown. Missouri is quite clear about that boundary.

The listing below represents official holidays observed by Missouri state government offices and incorporates the same inclusion logic used throughout the other US state pages.

Official State Holidays in Missouri for 2026

How Holidays Work in Missouri

All offices and courts adhere strictly to this list. The list of state holidays in Missouri excludes full closures that apply only within the state. In case Independence Day falls on a weekend, it is celebrated on the nearest weekday.

The public schools follow this calendar, though they may add other holidays within the district. Banks are open according to the banking calendar set by the federal government, which is very similar to this list, as the state list shows its own restraint with regard to the addition of holidays.

There are no requirements for private employers to observe state holidays at all. Several observe the federal schedule, especially when it comes to manufacturing and services that occur across state lines.

FAQs

1. Does Missouri have any state-specific public holidays?

No major statewide holidays exist outside the federal framework.

2. Are state offices closed on all federal holidays?

Yes, for the holidays listed above.

3. Why is Independence Day observed on July 3 in 2026?

July 4 falls on a Saturday, so the observed closure shifts to Friday.

4. Do private companies have to follow this calendar?

No. Holiday observance is determined by employer policy.

5. Are courts closed on these holidays?

Yes. Missouri courts follow the official state holiday calendar.