Public Holidays in West Virginia 2026
All 13 public holidays in West Virginia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in West Virginia 2026
West Virginia has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 4 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, West Virginia Day, 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 | |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| West Virginia Day | 06/20/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.
- June 18 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Juneteenth National Independence Day for a 5-day break from June 18 to 22 (using just 1 vacation day, since Juneteenth National Independence Day and West Virginia Day are holidays).
- 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
West Virginia has 13 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, West Virginia Day, Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, West Virginia observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), West Virginia Day (June 20), Columbus Day (October 12), Day after Thanksgiving (November 27).
The best bridge days in West Virginia 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 West Virginia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.