Montana Holidays 2026
Montana 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 3 commonly given in 2026.
11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday in 2026.
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All 2026 holidays in Montana
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 | JuneteenthNot a Montana state holiday | 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 | 3Tue | Election Day | State | Not required for private employers | |
| 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
Paid holidays
Montana's Department of Labor & Industry says holiday pay is a benefit private employers may pay at their discretion.
Working on a holiday
Montana employers don't have to pay overtime or premium pay for work on a holiday or weekend. Time-and-a-half is due only for hours over 40 in the workweek.
Holidays and overtime
In Montana, paid holiday, sick and vacation hours don't count toward the 40 hours worked that trigger overtime.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
Montana requires employers to pay out earned, unused vacation when an employee leaves. Once earned under the employer's policy, vacation counts as wages and can't be lost for any reason.
From our Montana leave laws guideSick leave
Montana law doesn't require private employers to provide paid or unpaid sick leave. Eligible employers in Montana must still comply with the federal FMLA.
From our Montana leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Montana. They use the 11 federal holidays plus the days Montana state offices close for: Election Day. Take all 13 suggested PTO days and you get 49 days off across 12 breaks, including 11 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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- Commonly given
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When US teams take time off
The national pattern from Vacation Tracker data. We don't have enough Montana data for a state view yet.
How Montana holidays differ
State holidays
Montana 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 Montana state employees: Juneteenth.
Neighboring states in 2026
- Idahono holidays of its own
- North Dakota2 holidays of its own
- South Dakota1 holiday of its own
- Wyomingno holidays of its own
Sources
- MCA 1-1-216 Legal holidays and business days (2025)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Wage and Hour FAQs - Employment Standards Division (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)
- Overtime - Employment Standards Division (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)
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
No. Montana's Department of Labor & Industry says holiday pay is a benefit that may be paid at the employer's discretion.
In 2026, Montana has the 11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday: Election Day (November 3). Juneteenth is a federal holiday, but not a Montana state holiday.
No. Juneteenth is a federal holiday, but it isn't a Montana state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday and a Montana state holiday, where it's called Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
No. It isn't a Montana state holiday, so private employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Friday, November 27.
No. In Montana, overtime or premium pay isn't required for holiday work unless the hours go over 40 in the workweek.
No. In Montana, overtime isn't owed unless the employee actually worked more than 40 hours, even if worked hours plus paid holiday, vacation or sick time exceed 40.
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.