The holiday schedule in Wyoming mirrors the operation of the state itself: lean, predictable, and incurious about symbolism. A small population distributed over a very large landmass has meant that functionality has always been the key here. When governmental offices are closed in Wyoming, it is easily palpable and easier to work around.
Most holidays in the state of Wyoming are the same as holidays on the federal calendar. This is not accidental. Federal holidays are already synchronized for mail operations, banking hours, courts, and interstate operations. In a state where state agencies commonly function with reduced staff and geographic distances separating their offices, this is a positive aspect.
However, there is one area that deviates from the federal list. Wyoming does not close for Columbus Day, and Juneteenth is a state observance rather than a day off. The January holiday also carries a longer name here: Martin Luther King, Jr./Wyoming Equality Day.
Apart from that, Wyoming is resistant to artificial layers. There is no Election Day closure. There are no state-only closure days. The tables below show the days Wyoming state government offices close in 2027 and 2026, based on Wyoming Statute 8-4-101 and the state’s office closure schedule.
List of National and State Holidays in Wyoming 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./Wyoming Equality Day | Federal |
| 3 | Feb 15 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 4 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 6 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 7 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 8 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 9 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 10 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Wyoming state offices close on the Friday before a holiday that falls on a Saturday and on the Monday after one that falls on a Sunday. In 2027, that moves Independence Day to Monday, July 5, and Christmas Day to Friday, December 24. New Year’s Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027. Wyoming has not yet published its official 2027 holiday schedule, so these dates follow state rules.
Official State Holidays in Wyoming 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./Wyoming Equality Day | Federal |
| 3 | Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal |
| 4 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 6 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 7 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 8 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 9 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Wyoming
For state agencies in Wyoming, this is the calendar that matters. Licensing agencies, regulatory agencies, state courts, and the like, take notice. If the deadline is on one of these dates, it changes. If an office visit has been scheduled, it will be rescheduled. There is no confusion about which days count or don’t.
Wyoming Equality Day is the part that stands out. The state paired Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its own Equality Day, a nod to Wyoming’s place as the first territory to give women the vote, and both are marked on the same Monday in January.
Juneteenth is recognized by Wyoming law as an observance on the third Saturday in June, but it does not close state offices. The same is true of Native American Day, Wyoming Day, and Nellie Tayloe Ross’s Birthday.
When Independence Day happens to fall on a weekend, Wyoming closes on the nearest available weekday. In 2026, offices closed on Friday, July 3.
The banking system follows the federal banking calendar, which matches most of the above list but also includes Columbus Day and Juneteenth. Private institutions are not bound by the state holiday calendar.
FAQs
1. Does Wyoming close state offices on Good Friday?
No. Good Friday is not a state holiday in Wyoming, so state government offices stay open.
2. Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming recognizes it as an observance, but state government offices stay open.
3. Does Wyoming close offices on Election Day?
No. State offices remain open.
4. Are courts closed on Wyoming holidays?
Yes. Wyoming courts follow the state government holiday calendar.
5. Do local governments follow the holiday list exactly?
Not always. This list applies to Wyoming state government offices; local entities may vary.
