Public Holidays in
Illinois for 2026 & 2027
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 Name | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1/1/2026 (Thursday) |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1/19/2026 (Monday) |
| Lincoln's Birthday | 2/12/2026 (Thursday) |
| Washington's Birthday | 2/16/2026 (Monday) |
| Casimir Pulaski Day | 3/2/2026 (Monday) |
| Malcolm X Day | 5/19/2026 (Tuesday) |
| Memorial Day | 5/25/2026 (Monday) |
| Juneteenth | 6/19/2026 (Friday) |
| Independence Day (substitute day) | 7/3/2026 (Friday) |
| Independence Day | 7/4/2026 (Saturday) |
| Labor Day | 9/7/2026 (Monday) |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 (Monday) |
| Election Day | 11/3/2026 (Tuesday) |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 (Wednesday) |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 (Thursday) |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 (Friday) |
Holidays for Illinois 2027
| Holiday Name | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1/1/2027 (Friday) |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1/18/2027 (Monday) |
| Lincoln's Birthday | 2/12/2027 (Friday) |
| Washington's Birthday | 2/15/2027 (Monday) |
| Casimir Pulaski Day | 3/1/2027 (Monday) |
| Malcolm X Day | 5/19/2027 (Wednesday) |
| Memorial Day | 5/31/2027 (Monday) |
| Juneteenth (substitute day) | 6/18/2027 (Friday) |
| Juneteenth | 6/19/2027 (Saturday) |
| Independence Day | 7/4/2027 (Sunday) |
| Independence Day (substitute day) | 7/5/2027 (Monday) |
| Labor Day | 9/6/2027 (Monday) |
| Columbus Day | 10/11/2027 (Monday) |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2027 (Thursday) |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/25/2027 (Thursday) |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | 12/24/2027 (Friday) |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 (Saturday) |
| New Year's Day (substitute day) | 12/31/2027 (Friday) |
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