Public Holidays in Utah 2026
All 12 public holidays in Utah for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Utah 2026
Utah has 12 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 3 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, Pioneer Day, Columbus Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday | |
| Pioneer Day | 07/24/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| 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 Utah 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 Utah 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 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
Utah has 12 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 3 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Pioneer Day, Columbus Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Utah observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Pioneer Day (July 24), Columbus Day (October 12).
The best bridge days in Utah in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 13 (Friday, before George Washington's Birthday), May 22 (Friday, before Memorial Day).
Yes. The Utah public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.