Missouri’s holiday calendar is fairly restrained. The state tracks the federal model closely, less out of habit than because doing so eases administration across a geographically and economically diverse state. Most closures line up with the national calendar, with two additions of the state’s own: Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day.
Beyond those two days, state-specific flair is rare. The calendar is predictable enough to anchor courts, schools, and other public agencies across urban centers, 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, religious or cultural observance happens through individual leave rather than a public shutdown. Missouri is quite clear about that boundary.
The tables below list the official holidays observed by Missouri state government offices in 2027 and 2026.
List of National and State Holidays in Missouri 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 12 | Friday | Lincoln’s Birthday | State |
| 4 | Feb 15 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 5 | May 07 | Friday | Truman Day (Observed) | State |
| 6 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 7 | Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 8 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 9 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 10 | Oct 11 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 12 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 13 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 14 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Missouri law moves a holiday that falls on a Sunday to the following Monday, and state offices close on the Friday before a holiday that falls on a Saturday. In 2027, this moves Truman Day to Friday, May 7. Missouri has not yet published its official 2027 schedule.
Official State Holidays in Missouri 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 12 | Thursday | Lincoln’s Birthday | State |
| 4 | Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 5 | May 08 | Friday | Truman Day | State |
| 6 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 7 | Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal |
| 8 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 9 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 10 | Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 12 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 13 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Missouri
State offices and courts follow this list strictly. Missouri law adds two state-only holidays, Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day, to the federal ones. When a holiday falls on a weekend, state offices close on the nearest weekday.
Public schools follow this calendar, though districts may add holidays of their own. Banks follow the federal banking calendar, which is close to this list but leaves out Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day.
Private employers are not required to observe state holidays. Many follow the federal schedule, especially in manufacturing and in services that operate across state lines.
FAQs
1. Does Missouri have any state-specific public holidays?
Yes. Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12) and Truman Day (May 8) are state holidays for state offices.
2. Are state offices closed on all federal holidays?
Yes. State offices close on all federal holidays, plus Lincoln’s Birthday and Truman Day.
3. Why was Independence Day observed on July 3 in 2026?
July 4 fell on a Saturday, so the observed closure shifted 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.
