Connecticut Holidays 2026
Connecticut has 11 federal holidays and 2 state holidays in 2026. Private employers don't have to give any of them.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
11 federal holidays, 2 state holidays and 3 commonly given in 2026.
11 federal holidays and 2 state holidays in 2026.
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All 2026 holidays in Connecticut
17 days listed| Month | Date | Holiday | Type | Paid by law? | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1Thu | New Year's Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| 19Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| February | 12Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | State | Not required for private employers | |
| 16Mon | Washington's Birthday | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| April | 3Fri | Good Friday | State | Not required for private employers | |
| 5Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance | Not a day off | ||
| May | 25Mon | Memorial Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| June | 19Fri | Juneteenth | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| July | 4Sat | Independence DayFalls on a Saturday. Observed Fri Jul 3 | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| September | 7Mon | Labor Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| October | 12Mon | Columbus Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| November | 11Wed | Veterans Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| 26Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| 27Fri | Day after Thanksgiving | Commonly given | Not required | ||
| December | 24Thu | Christmas Eve | Commonly given | Not required | |
| 25Fri | Christmas Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| 31Thu | New Year's Eve | Commonly given | Not required |
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What employers need to know
Working on a holiday
Connecticut doesn't require overtime or premium pay just because someone works on a holiday, unless you've agreed to pay it. Overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate is due after 40 hours in the workweek.
Holidays and overtime
Connecticut overtime is owed for actual hours worked over 40 in the workweek, at 1.5 times the regular rate.
Paid sick leave for all employers in 2027
From January 1, 2027, Connecticut's paid sick leave law covers employers with one or more employees in the state. Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
In Connecticut, an employer must pay accrued vacation on separation only if its policy or contract requires it. Employers may also set a policy or contract that refuses this payment.
From our Connecticut leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Connecticut. They use the 11 federal holidays plus the days Connecticut state offices close for: Lincoln's Birthday and Good Friday. Take all 13 suggested PTO days and you get 50 days off across 12 breaks, including 10 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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When Connecticut teams take time off
The 5 weeks when the most Connecticut employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.
- Jul 20 – 26Week 30 3.2× a normal week3.2×
- Aug 10 – 16Week 33 3.1× a normal week3.1×
- Dec 21 – 27Week 52 3.0× a normal week3.0×
- Jul 27 – Aug 2Week 31 2.2× a normal week2.2×
- Jun 29 – Jul 5Week 27 2.2× a normal week2.2×
How Connecticut holidays differ
State holidays
Connecticut has 2 holidays of its own in 2026 on top of the federal ones. The median across the 50 states and DC is 2; 20 have more and 16 have fewer.
Shared with a few states
Lincoln's Birthday is also a state holiday in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and New York.
Federal holidays
Connecticut state offices observe all 11 federal holidays.
Neighboring states in 2026
Compare all 50 states and DCSources
- Connecticut State Holidays - DAS
- Observance of 2027 Connecticut State Holidays (DAS PDF, per CGS 1-4)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Connecticut Department of Labor: Wage and Hour - Minimum Wage/Overtime
- Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 557, Sec. 31-57s (paid sick leave)
- Holiday Pay | U.S. Department of Labor
Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026. Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.
Frequently asked questions
Federal law (the FLSA) doesn't require pay for holidays not worked; it treats holiday pay as a matter of agreement between employer and employee.
In 2026, Connecticut has the 11 federal holidays and 2 state holidays: Lincoln's Birthday (February 12) and Good Friday (April 3).
Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and a Connecticut state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday and a Connecticut state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
No. It isn't a Connecticut state holiday, so private employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Friday, November 27.
No, not by law. The Connecticut Department of Labor says there's no requirement to pay overtime for holidays except by agreement; overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate is due only after 40 hours in the workweek.
Connecticut overtime is due only for actual hours worked over 40 in the workweek, so holiday hours that are paid but not worked aren't actual hours worked.
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday. In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday and is observed on Friday, July 3.