Ohio Holidays 2026
Ohio has 11 federal holidays in 2026. Private employers don't have to give any of them.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
11 federal holidays and 3 commonly given in 2026.
11 federal holidays in 2026.
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All 2026 holidays in Ohio
15 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 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
Paid holidays
Ohio law leaves holiday pay to the employer: it's a fringe benefit, and whether you offer it and how much is set by your policy or agreement with employees, unless another state or federal law expressly says otherwise.
Working on a holiday
Federal law (the FLSA) doesn't require extra pay for work on a holiday unless the hours are overtime hours.
Overtime in holiday weeks
Ohio requires overtime at one and one-half times the employee's wage rate for hours over 40 in one workweek, except for employers grossing less than $150,000 a year. Use this weekly rule when scheduling extra shifts in holiday weeks.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
Ohio does not require PTO payout on termination. If the company policy or employment contract is silent on the matter, though, the employer must pay accrued, unused vacation.
From our Ohio leave laws guideSick leave
In Ohio, no state law requires private sector employers to offer sick leave, paid or unpaid. Employers that grant it must comply with their employment agreement or employee manual.
From our Ohio leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Ohio. Ohio state offices don't close for any extra full days in 2026, so these use the 11 federal holidays. Take all 12 suggested PTO days and you get 45 days off across 11 breaks, including 10 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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When Ohio teams take time off
The 5 weeks when the most Ohio employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.
- Jun 29 – Jul 5Week 27 2.8× a normal week2.8×
- Aug 10 – 16Week 33 2.0× a normal week2.0×
- Dec 21 – 27Week 52 1.9× a normal week1.9×
- Sep 21 – 27Week 39 1.8× a normal week1.8×
- Jul 13 – 19Week 29 1.8× a normal week1.8×
How Ohio holidays differ
State holidays
Ohio has no holidays of its own in 2026, only the federal ones. The median across the 50 states and DC is 2.
Federal holidays
Ohio state offices observe all 11 federal holidays.
Neighboring states in 2026
- Indiana4 holidays of its own
- Kentucky5 holidays of its own
- Michigan4 holidays of its own
- Pennsylvania1 holiday of its own
- West Virginia6 holidays of its own
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code 124.19 – State holidays
- Ohio Revised Code 124.18 – weekend observance
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Ohio Revised Code Section 4113.85: Matters subject to employer policy
- Overtime Pay | U.S. Department of Labor
- Ohio Minimum Wage Poster 2026 (Ohio Department of Commerce)
- FLSA Hours Worked Advisor: Holidays, Vacations and Sick Time | 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
No. Ohio law makes fringe benefits, which include holiday pay, a matter of the employer's policy or agreement with employees, unless another state or federal law expressly provides otherwise.
In 2026, Ohio has the 11 federal holidays and no state holidays of its own.
Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and an Ohio state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday and an Ohio state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
No. It isn't an Ohio state holiday, so private employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Friday, November 27.
Federal law (the FLSA) doesn't require extra pay for work on a holiday unless the hours are overtime hours.
Under federal law (the FLSA), paid time off for a holiday isn't hours worked and doesn't need to be counted toward overtime.
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.