Public Holidays in Iowa 2026
All 11 public holidays in Iowa for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Iowa 2026
Iowa has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 2 regional holidays: Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| 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 | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | 11/27/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa has 11 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Iowa observes: Columbus Day (October 12), Day after Thanksgiving (November 27).
The best bridge days in Iowa in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), May 22 (Friday, before Memorial Day), September 4 (Friday, before Labor Day).
Yes. The Iowa public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.