Public holidays 2026 in Massachusetts
Official holiday calendar, long weekends and working days.
15
holidays
7
long weekends
247
working days
Next holiday: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · in 20 days
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National |
| February 16 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | National |
| March 17 | Tuesday | Evacuation Day | Regional |
| April 20 | Monday | Patriots' Day | Regional |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Bunker Hill Day | Regional |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | National |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (substitute day) | National |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| September 7 | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | National |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | National |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
In 2026 there are 15 official public holidays in Massachusetts: 12 national and 3 regional. 1 fall on a weekend, so the year has 247 working days (Monday to Friday).
The next holiday is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (20 days away).
Long weekends 2026 in Massachusetts
We found 7 possible long weekends: take the listed days off to join the holiday and the weekend.
| Holiday | Days to take off | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 2 | 4 days |
| Evacuation Day | Monday March 16 | 4 days |
| Bunker Hill Day | Monday June 15, Tuesday June 16 | 5 days |
| Bunker Hill Day + Juneteenth | Thursday June 18 | 5 days |
| Veterans Day | Monday November 9, Tuesday November 10 | 5 days |
| Veterans Day | Thursday November 12, Friday November 13 | 5 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Friday November 27 | 4 days |
Working days per month in 2026
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 22 |
Regional holidays in Massachusetts
- Evacuation Day (Tuesday, March 17, 2026): only in Massachusetts.
- Patriots' Day (Monday, April 20, 2026): also a holiday in 1 other state.
- Bunker Hill Day (Wednesday, June 17, 2026): only in Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
15 official holidays, 14 of them on weekdays.
Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
247 working days (Monday to Friday) in Massachusetts.