Minnesota Holidays 2026
Minnesota has 11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday in 2026. Private employers don't have to give any of them.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
11 federal holidays, 1 state holiday and 2 commonly given in 2026.
11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday in 2026.
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All 2026 holidays in Minnesota
16 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 | 16Mon | Washington's Birthday | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| April | 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 DayMinnesota law names this day Indigenous Peoples Day; it isn't a holiday for the state executive branch (Minn. Stat. 645.44) | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| 12Mon | Indigenous Peoples' DayStatutory holiday, but state executive-branch offices stay open; optional for other branches and local governments | Observance | Not a day off | ||
| November | 11Wed | Veterans Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| 26Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| 27Fri | Day after ThanksgivingState executive-branch holiday; optional for other branches and local governments | State | Not required for private employers | ||
| 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
Minnesota employers must pay for all hours worked, but state law doesn't require time-and-a-half for work on holidays.
Holidays and overtime
Minnesota law requires overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate after 48 hours worked in a workweek, and federal law (the FLSA) after 40 hours for employers it covers. Overtime is based on hours actually worked, so paid holidays, vacation and sick leave don't count.
Earned sick and safe time
Minnesota employees earn 1 hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year unless you agree to more. It applies to employees expected to work at least 80 hours a year for you in Minnesota.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
Minnesota leaves PTO payout to the employer's written policy or agreement. An employer must pay accrued vacation on separation only if a policy or contract stipulates it.
From our Minnesota leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Minnesota. They use the 11 federal holidays plus the days Minnesota state offices close for: Day after Thanksgiving. Take all 12 suggested PTO days and you get 46 days off across 11 breaks, including 9 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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When US teams take time off
The national pattern from Vacation Tracker data. We don't have enough Minnesota data for a state view yet.
How Minnesota holidays differ
State holidays
Minnesota has 1 holiday of its own in 2026 on top of the federal ones. The median across the 50 states and DC is 2; 35 have more and 4 have fewer.
Federal holidays
Not a paid day off for Minnesota state employees: Columbus Day.
Neighboring states in 2026
- Iowa1 holiday of its own
- North Dakota2 holidays of its own
- South Dakota1 holiday of its own
- Wisconsin4 holidays of its own
Sources
- Minn. Stat. 645.44 subd. 5 (Holiday definition)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Wages and overtime FAQs | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Overtime laws | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry: Earned sick and safe time
- 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 employers to pay for holidays not worked; holiday pay is a matter of agreement between employer and employee.
In 2026, Minnesota has the 11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday: Day after Thanksgiving (November 27).
Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and a Minnesota state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Partly. Columbus Day is a federal holiday. Minnesota law names this day Indigenous Peoples Day. It isn't a holiday for the state executive branch (Minn. Stat. 645.44). In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
Yes. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is a Minnesota state holiday. Private employers don't have to give it.
No. Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry says time-and-a-half for holiday work isn't required by law, but you must pay for all hours worked.
No. In Minnesota, overtime is based on actual hours worked and doesn't include holidays, vacation or sick leave days used.
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.