Illinois, United States of America Public Holidays 2026
15 public holidays and 246 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Day off |
| Thu, Feb 12 | Lincoln's Birthday | Day off |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 2 | Casimir Pulaski Day | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day | observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Tax Day | observance |
| Wed, Apr 22 | Administrative Professionals Day | observance |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Tue, May 19 | Malcolm X Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Halloween | observance |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Election Day | Day off |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Day off |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Day off |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving Day | observance |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | optional |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | observance |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 18 | 2 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 18 | 3 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 246 | 15 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Illinois, United States of America?
There are 246 business days in 2026 in Illinois, United States of America, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 15 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Illinois, United States of America have in 2026?
Illinois, United States of America has 15 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.