The State of Montana has designated several days each calendar year as state holidays. The implications of these state holidays on public employers and private employers are discussed below.
- Public employers
- Private employers
- Federal Holidays
- Is New Yearโs a holiday in Montana?
- Is New Yearโs Eve a holiday in Montana?
- Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Montana?
- Is Presidentโs Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Good Friday a holiday in Montana?
- Is Easter a holiday in Montana?
- Is Memorial Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Juneteenth a holiday in Montana?
- Is Independence Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Labor Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Columbus Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Election Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Veterans Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is the Friday after Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Montana?
- Is Christmas Eve a holiday in Montana?
- Is Christmas Day a holiday in Montana?
The following list contains the state holidays recognized by Montana.
HOLIDAY | DATE |
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New Yearโs Day | January 1 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | 3rd Monday in January |
Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays | 3rd Monday in February |
Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
Independence Day | July 4 |
Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October |
State general election day | 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of November |
Veterans Day | November 11 |
Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
Christmas Day | December 25 |
Sunday |
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday. MT Statute 1-1-216
Public employers
Full-time state employees who work on legal holidays, except Sundays, are entitled to receive a day off with pay as follows, so long as the employee is in a pay status on the employee’s last regularly scheduled working day immediately before the holiday or on the employee’s first regularly scheduled working day immediately after the holiday:
- on the day before the holiday,
- on another day after the holiday within the same pay period, or
- or as scheduled by the employee and the employee’s supervisor
Part-time state employees receive holiday pay on a prorated basis consistent with rules established by the responsible administrative agency. Short-term state employees do not receive holiday pay. MT Code 2-18-603
Private employers
Private employers in Montana are not required to close on any of the listed holidays. Additionally, private employers are not required to allow employees to take either paid or unpaid time off on the holidays nor are they required to pay employees any premium wage rates to employees who work on the holidays. Private employers may establish policies or practices granting employees time off on any of the listed holiday or agree to pay premium wage rates to employees who work on those days. Employers who establish such policies or practices may be required to comply with them.
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Federal Holidays
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Is New Yearโs a holiday in Montana?
New Yearโs day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on New Yearโs day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโs Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on New Yearโs Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on New Yearโs Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the days of the week on which New Yearโs Day will fall in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2024 | Monday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2027 | Friday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2029 | Monday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Is New Yearโs Eve a holiday in Montana?
New Yearโs Eve is not a holiday in Montana. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on New Yearโs day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโs Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the days of the week on which New Yearโs Eve will fall in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2024 | Sunday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2025 | Tuesday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2027 | Thursday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2028 | Friday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2029 | Sunday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2030 | Monday |
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Montana?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 19, 2028 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 15, 2029 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 21, 2030 |
Is Presidentโs Day a holiday in Montana?
Presidentโs Day is a holiday in Montana, although technically Montana celebrates Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays instead of President’s Day.
However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 14, 2028 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 19, 2029 |
Presidentโs Day (Lincolnโs and Washingtonโs Birthdays) | Monday, February 18, 2030 |
Is Good Friday a holiday in Montana?
Good Friday is not a holiday in Montana. Neither private businesses or government agencies are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Good Friday. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Good Friday if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the dates on which Good Friday is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 03, 2026 |
Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
Good Friday | Friday, March 30, 2029 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 19, 2024 |
Is Easter a holiday in Montana?
Easter is not a holiday in Montana. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Easter. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Easter Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the dates on which Easter is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Easter | Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
Easter | Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
Easter | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
Easter | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
Easter | Monday, April 16, 2028 |
Easter | Tuesday, April 1, 2029 |
Easter | Wednesday, April 21, 2030 |
Is Memorial Day a holiday in Montana?
Memorial Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Memorial Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Memorial Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Memorial Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Memorial Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Memorial Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 28, 2029 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2030 |
Is Juneteenth a holiday in Montana?
Juneteenth Day (aka Emancipation Day) is not a holiday in Montana. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Juneteenth Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Juneteenth Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the dates on which Juneteenth Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Juneteenth, June 19, 2024 | Wednesday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2026 | Friday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2027 | Saturday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2028 | Monday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2029 | Tuesday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2030 | Wednesday |
Is Independence Day a holiday in Montana?
Independence Day (July 4) is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Independence Day. Employees may only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Independence Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Independence Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Independence Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Independence Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Independence Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on July 3. If Independence Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on July 5:
YEAR | DAY OF THE WEEK |
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Independence Day, July 4, 2024 | Thursday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2025 | Friday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2026 | Saturday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2027 | Sunday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2028 | Tuesday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2029 | Wednesday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2030 | Thursday |
Is Labor Day a holiday in Montana?
Labor Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Labor Day. Employees may entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Labor Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Labor Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Labor Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Labor Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 3, 2029 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2030 |
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Montana?
Columbus Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Columbus Day. Employees may entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Columbus Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency may be entitled to paid holiday leave on Columbus Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Columbus Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Columbus Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Columbus Day | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 9, 2028 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 8, 2029 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 14, 2030 |
Is Election Day a holiday in Montana?
State General Election Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private employers are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Election Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Election Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency may be entitled to paid holiday leave on Columbus Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule.
Below are the dates on which Election Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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General Election Day | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 2, 2027 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 7, 2028 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 6, 2029 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 5, 2030 |
Is Veterans Day a holiday in Montana?
Veterans Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Veterans Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Veterans Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Veterans Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Veterans Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Veterans Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Friday, November 10. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Monday, November 12:
YEAR | DATE |
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Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2024 |
Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 |
Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2028 |
Veterans Day | Sunday, November 11, 2029 |
Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2030 |
Is Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Montana?
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Thanksgiving Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Thanksgiving Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Thanksgiving Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Thanksgiving Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 22, 2029 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2030 |
Is the Friday after Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Montana?
The Friday after Thanksgiving Day is not a holiday in Montana. Neither private businesses nor public agencies are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on the day after Thanksgiving Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the dates on which the Friday after Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 26, 2027 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 24, 2028 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 23, 2029 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 29, 2030 |
Is Christmas Eve a holiday in Montana?
Christmas Eve is not a holiday in Montana. Neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Christmas Eve. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Christmas Eve if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 | Wednesday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026 | Thursday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2027 | Friday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2028 | Sunday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2029 | Monday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2030 | Tuesday |
Is Christmas Day a holiday in Montana?
Christmas Day is a holiday in Montana. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Christmas Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Christmas Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Montana state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Christmas Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Christmas Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Christmas Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Friday, December 24. If Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Monday, December 26:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2026 | Friday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2028 | Monday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2029 | Tuesday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2030 | Wednesday |