Utah Holidays 2026
Utah 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 Utah
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 | 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 | 15Mon | JuneteenthUtah legal holiday under the 2026 statute (the Monday before June 19) | State | Not required for private employers | |
| 19Fri | JuneteenthUtah's 2026 Juneteenth legal holiday is Monday, June 15 instead | Federal | Not required for private employers | ||
| July | 4Sat | Independence DayFalls on a Saturday. Observed Fri Jul 3 | Federal | Not required for private employers | |
| 24Fri | Pioneer Day | State | 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
In general, Utah labor law doesn't require employers to provide paid vacation, holiday pay, sick leave or severance pay. If you set a policy or practice of giving them, you're expected to follow it in a non-discriminatory way.
Working on a holiday
For Utah employers, federal law (the FLSA) doesn't require extra pay for work on holidays as such. Overtime is owed for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Overtime in holiday weeks
Utah has no state overtime law. For overtime in a holiday week, follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which the U.S. Department of Labor enforces.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
Federal offices observe Saturday holidays on Friday and Sunday holidays on Monday.
Unused vacation when someone leaves
Utah law is silent on vacation payout, so it depends on the employer's written policy or agreement. An employer must pay accrued, unused vacation on termination unless its policy explicitly states use-it-or-lose-it and that unused leave isn't paid.
From our Utah leave laws guideSick leave
Utah law doesn't require private employers to offer sick leave, paid or unpaid; federal FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Employers that offer sick days must follow their company policy or employment agreement.
From our Utah leave laws guideMaximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Utah. They use the 11 federal holidays plus the days Utah state offices close for: Juneteenth (June 15) and Pioneer Day. Take all 14 suggested PTO days and you get 53 days off across 13 breaks, including 12 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 Utah data for a state view yet.
How Utah holidays differ
State holidays
Utah 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.
Only in Utah
Only Utah has Juneteenth and Pioneer Day as holidays in 2026.
Federal holidays
Utah state offices observe Juneteenth on June 15.
Neighboring states in 2026
- Arizonano holidays of its own
- Colorado3 holidays of its own
- Idahono holidays of its own
- Nevada2 holidays of its own
- New Mexico1 holiday of its own
- Wyomingno holidays of its own
Sources
- Utah Code 63G-1-301 Legal holidays (effective 1/1/2027, as amended by H.B. 309, 2026)
- Utah Code 63G-1-301 Legal holidays (effective 5/6/2026, as amended by S.B. 193; superseded 1/1/2027)
- Utah State Tax Commission: Juneteenth (Observed) closure Fri Jun 18, 2027
- Utah State Tax Commission: Pioneer Day (Observed) closure Fri Jul 23, 2027
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- Utah Labor Commission: Wage Claim FAQ
- U.S. Department of Labor: Fact Sheet #23, Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA
- 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. In general, Utah labor law doesn't require employers to provide holiday pay or other paid leave. Employers that set a holiday policy or practice are expected to follow it consistently and without discrimination.
In 2026, Utah has the 11 federal holidays and 1 state holiday: Pioneer Day (July 24). Utah state offices observe Juneteenth on Monday, June 15 instead of its federal date.
Yes, on a different day. Juneteenth is a federal holiday, and Utah state offices observe it on Monday, June 15 instead. In 2026 it falls on Friday, June 19.
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday and a Utah state holiday. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12.
No. It isn't a Utah state holiday, so private employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Friday, November 27.
Not under federal law. For Utah employers, the FLSA doesn't require extra pay for work on holidays as such; overtime is owed for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Not under federal law. For Utah employers, the FLSA treats paid time off for a holiday as not hours worked, so it 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.