Public Holidays in Connecticut 2026
All 13 public holidays in Connecticut for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Connecticut 2026
Connecticut has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Lincoln's Birthday, George Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Columbus Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| Lincoln's Birthday | 02/12/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Connecticut 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Connecticut for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 16 (Friday) – Take one day off before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19) for a 4-day weekend from January 16 to 19.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off after Lincoln's Birthday (Thursday, February 12) for a 4-day weekend from February 12 to 15.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before George Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- November 27 (Friday) – Take one day off after Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) for a 4-day weekend from November 26 to 29.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut has 13 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Lincoln's Birthday, George Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Columbus Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Connecticut observes: Lincoln's Birthday (February 12), George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Good Friday (April 3), Columbus Day (October 12).
The best bridge days in Connecticut in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 13 (Friday, after Lincoln's Birthday), February 13 (Friday, before George Washington's Birthday).
Yes. The Connecticut public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.