Nevada’s holiday schedule is practical. It reflects a state where government, tourism and service industries intersect but don’t always keep the same rhythm. When offices close here, it is never for show. The aim is to keep the closures of courts, agencies and statewide functions in sync.
The state follows the federal pattern fairly closely, but it adds two days of its own: Nevada Day and Family Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Unlike most state holidays, which are largely symbolic, Nevada Day changes the schedule in a real way. Schools close, courts adjourn and state offices shut at the same time.
Nevada also avoids overextension. If a day would not significantly affect how the state runs, it is not declared a public holiday. That includes many cultural and religious observances.
The tables below list the official holidays observed by Nevada state government offices in 2027 and 2026.
List of National and State Holidays in Nevada 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 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 29 | Friday | Nevada Day | State |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 26 | Friday | Family Day | State |
| 12 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 13 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Nevada law observes a holiday that falls on a Saturday on the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday on the following Monday. Columbus Day is not a state holiday in Nevada, so state offices stay open that day.
Official State Holidays in Nevada 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 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 30 | Friday | Nevada Day | State |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 27 | Friday | Family Day | State |
| 12 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Nevada
State offices and courts follow this list. Nevada Day falls on the last Friday in October and remains one of the most significant closures of the year, especially for schools.
When a fixed-date holiday such as Independence Day falls on a weekend, state offices close on the nearest weekday. In 2026, for example, they closed on Friday, July 3.
Banks and Private Employers
Banks follow the federal banking calendar, which closely matches this list. Private employers do not have to recognize Nevada’s state holidays, though many observe the federal holidays and Nevada Day.
FAQs
1. Why does Nevada observe Nevada Day on a Friday every year?
Nevada Day marks October 31, 1864, when Nevada became a state. State law observes it on the last Friday in October so that offices close on the same weekday every year.
2. Is Family Day an official holiday in Nevada?
Yes. Family Day falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and state offices close.
3. Does Nevada observe all federal holidays?
No. Nevada observes most federal holidays but not Columbus Day, and it adds Nevada Day and Family Day.
4. Are courts closed on these holidays?
Yes. Nevada courts follow the official state holiday schedule.
5. Do private companies have to observe these holidays?
No. Holiday observance depends on employer policy.
