Oregon’s holiday list is as Oregon itself - functional, trimmed-down, and constructed to maintain harmony across the broad landscape. When the state capital, Salem, closes its doors, it’s not to pay homage to an observance but simply, it’s where the impact is felt inside the state’s agencies and offices.
You’ll also see what Oregon chooses not to do. It doesn’t add extra closure days just because it can match the mood of the nation. Oregon honors the basic public holidays and then adds one specific day which is the day after Thanksgiving.
The table below indicates Oregon state government holidays, according to holiday lists released by the state.
Official State Holidays in Oregon for 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Federal |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Federal |
| Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day | Federal |
| Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| Nov 27 | Friday | Day after Thanksgiving | State |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Are Observed in Oregon
The list of holidays as determined by Oregon is stated below and is applicable to state functions. Where your jurisdiction is a state office, this is the relevant calendar.
One of the most Oregon-specific facts is that "the day following Thanksgiving Day is a state holiday, during which state offices are closed statewide, although it is not a federal holiday." That explains why it falls under “State” in the table.
Juneteenth is still a federal holiday in origin, and Oregon state recognizes it as such, closing state offices in line with this federal status.
Banks usually observe the federal banking calendar, with a great deal of overlap with the Oregon observance. The private company does not have to adhere to the state’s holiday calendar. Private employees are allowed fewer days off.
FAQs
1. Is the day after Thanksgiving really a state holiday in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon state offices close on that Friday as an official state government holiday.
2. Does Oregon observe Columbus Day as a statewide holiday?
No. It is not part of Oregon’s official state-government closure list.
3. Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Oregon?
No, it’s federal in origin. Oregon observes it by closing state offices.
4. Are courts closed on these days too?
State-level operations follow the state holiday schedule; court closures typically align, but specific court calendars can vary by jurisdiction.
5. Do private companies have to observe Oregon state holidays?
No. Private holiday policies are employer-set.