Pennsylvania Holidays 2026
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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 | 14Sun | Flag DayStatutory observance; not a paid state-employee holiday. | Observance | Not a day off | |
| 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 ThanksgivingCommonwealth employee holiday. | 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
Paid holidays
Pennsylvania law doesn't require holiday pay. Whether employees get it depends on your policy.
Working on a holiday
Pennsylvania doesn't require overtime pay just because someone works on a holiday. If your policy pays holidays, the state's example is straight time for the hours worked plus straight-time holiday pay.
Holidays and overtime
Pennsylvania overtime is weekly: non-exempt employees get 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
Pennsylvania doesn't require PTO payout at termination unless a company policy or employment contract mandates it, and an employer can adopt a policy that prohibits paying out accumulated vacation.
From our Pennsylvania leave laws guideSick leave
Pennsylvania doesn't require private employers to offer sick leave, but Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County require paid or unpaid time off depending on company size.
From our Pennsylvania leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Pennsylvania. They use the 11 federal holidays plus the days Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania teams take time off
The 5 weeks when the most Pennsylvania employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.
- Aug 10 – 16Week 33 2.1× a normal week2.1×
- Aug 24 – 30Week 35 1.9× a normal week1.9×
- Jul 6 – 12Week 28 1.9× a normal week1.9×
- Jun 15 – 21Week 25 1.9× a normal week1.9×
- Sep 21 – 27Week 39 1.9× a normal week1.9×
How Pennsylvania holidays differ
State holidays
Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania state offices observe all 11 federal holidays.
Neighboring states in 2026
- Delaware4 holidays of its own
- Maryland2 holidays of its own
- New Jersey2 holidays of its own
- New York2 holidays of its own
- Ohiono holidays of its own
- West Virginia6 holidays of its own
Sources
- Holiday and Pay Calendars - PA Office of the Budget
- 2027 Holiday & Pay Calendar (Commonwealth)
- 2026 Holiday & Pay Calendar (Commonwealth)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Wage FAQs
- 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. Pennsylvania's Department of Labor & Industry says holiday pay isn't required by law; it depends on the employer's policy.
In 2026, Pennsylvania has the 11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday: Day after Thanksgiving (November 27).
Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and a Pennsylvania state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday and a Pennsylvania state holiday, where it's called Indigenous Peoples' Day. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
Yes. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is a Pennsylvania state holiday. Private employers don't have to give it.
No. In Pennsylvania, an employee isn't entitled to overtime pay just because they work a holiday; overtime applies to hours worked over 40 per week.
Under federal law (the FLSA), paid holiday time off isn't hours worked and doesn't have 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.