Vermont’s holiday calendar is compact and deliberate. The state follows the federal backbone closely and adds only one holiday of its own that reflects important events in its history rather than plainly a national consensus. Beyond that, the calendar resists unnecessary extensions.
Here, a holiday is either an administrative shutdown or it isn’t. There’s very little middle ground. It matters in a state where government services are tightly coordinated across small agencies and rural regions - there needs to be clarity in the way administrative services are delivered across the state.
The table below reflects official holidays observed by Vermont state government offices, aligned with state-published calendars and verified for date–day accuracy.
Official State Holidays in Vermont 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 |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Federal |
| Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Bennington Battle Day | State |
| Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Vermont
Vermont celebrates the battle of Bennington on the third Monday of August every year, known as the “Bennington Battle Day”. It happens to be August 17th in 2026. This holiday is celebrated as the one state-specific holiday sanctioned by Vermont.
Juneteenth is an observed federal holiday. Vermont did not establish its own state holiday but observes an annual closing of state offices consistent with federal law.
Independence Day, if on a weekend, is observed (like in all states) on the nearest weekday. Thus, for 2026, the closure will occur on the preceding Friday which is July 3 instead.
Banks observe federal banking holidays. Private sector employers and schools are not bound by the public holidays specified in the state events.
FAQs
1. What is Bennington Battle Day?
It is a Vermont-only state holiday commemorating a Revolutionary War battle, observed statewide.
2. Does Vermont observe Columbus Day?
No. It is not part of the state government closure calendar.
3. Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Vermont?
It is federal in origin and observed by the state through federal alignment.
4. Are courts closed on these holidays?
Yes. Vermont courts follow the state holiday calendar.
5. Do local governments follow this exact list?
Not always. This list applies to Vermont state government offices.