Public Holidays in Illinois for 2026

Check public holiday dates in Illinois, United States. Perfect for travel planning, work schedules, and event planning.

Under labor law, statutory public holidays are legally protected non-working days on which employment is generally prohibited, with certain exceptions. Public holidays are defined by the holiday legislation of each federal state. Below is an overview of public holidays in Illinois, United States.

Holidays for Illinois 2026

Holiday NameDate
New Year's Day1/1/2026 (Thursday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day1/19/2026 (Monday)
Lincoln's Birthday2/12/2026 (Thursday)
Washington's Birthday2/16/2026 (Monday)
Casimir Pulaski Day3/2/2026 (Monday)
Malcolm X Day5/19/2026 (Tuesday)
Memorial Day5/25/2026 (Monday)
Juneteenth6/19/2026 (Friday)
Independence Day (substitute day)7/3/2026 (Friday)
Independence Day7/4/2026 (Saturday)
Labor Day9/7/2026 (Monday)
Columbus Day10/12/2026 (Monday)
Election Day11/3/2026 (Tuesday)
Veterans Day11/11/2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Day11/26/2026 (Thursday)
Christmas Day12/25/2026 (Friday)

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