The holiday calendar of Ohio reflects the same inclination for moderation shown by the state itself. It follows all the federal holidays and does not add new ones simply because other states celebrate them.
When Ohio goes on holiday, state government virtually shuts down - cases get postponed, state offices close their counters, and deadlines shift. This is not optional but an inherent part of the way the state organizes its workflow.
The following is the list of Ohio state government office holidays for 2027 and 2026, checked against the Ohio Revised Code.
List of National and State Holidays in Ohio 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 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | Federal |
| 4 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 11 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 12 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Ohio observes a holiday that falls on a Saturday on the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday on the following Monday. In 2027, that moves Juneteenth to Friday, June 18, Independence Day to Monday, July 5, Christmas Day to Friday, December 24, and New Year’s Day 2028 to Friday, December 31, 2027. Ohio has not yet published its official 2027 schedule, so these dates follow state law.
Official State Holidays in Ohio 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 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | Federal |
| 4 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Ohio
Columbus Day is an official holiday in Ohio, one of the few states that still observe it. This is no token gesture. All state offices are closed, and court sessions are also affected.
Juneteenth is a state holiday too. Ohio law lists June 19 among its state holidays, so state offices close that day, just as federal offices do.
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Ohio observes it on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, the state observes it on the Monday after. So in 2026, state offices closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3. In 2027, they close on Monday, July 5.
Banks observe the federal banking calendar, which almost entirely overlaps with this list. Private companies are not required to observe any of these holidays.
FAQs
1. Is Columbus Day still an official holiday in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio state offices close on Columbus Day.
2. Is Election Day a state holiday in Ohio?
No. State offices remain open.
3. Is Juneteenth a state-created holiday?
Yes. Ohio law lists June 19 as a state holiday, so state offices close, in line with the federal holiday.
4. Do Ohio courts close on these holidays?
Yes. Courts follow the official state holiday calendar.
5. Are schools required to follow this list?
No. School calendars are set independently.
