State of Idaho Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list Idaho Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

Idaho State Day: July 3
Became the 43rd State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

Idaho Day: March 4
Proclaimed by the Idaho Governor to honor Idaho’s heritage

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Idaho Official State Holidays 

Idaho's public holidays are established by the state's government and include the U.S. Federal holidays. Idaho also includes a few additional special observance days. 

List of Idaho Legal Public Holidays 

(Source: Idaho Government Official Website)

Sunday - first day of each week

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January

Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

Idaho Special Observances

Children's Day - April 30

Constitutional Commemorative Day - September 17

Idaho Day - March 4

State Statutes:  (Source with Universal Citation)

Idaho Code: Title 73: Chapter 1: Section 73-108 - HOLIDAYS ENUMERATED.

73-108. HOLIDAYS ENUMERATED. Holidays, within the meaning of these compiled laws, are:

Every Sunday;

January 1 (New Year’s Day);

Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King, Jr.-Idaho Human Rights Day);

Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday);

Last Monday in May (Memorial Day);

July 4 (Independence Day);

First Monday in September (Labor Day);

Second Monday in October (Columbus Day);

November 11 (Veterans Day);

Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day);

December 25 (Christmas);

Every day appointed by the President of the United States, or by the governor of this state, for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.

Any legal holiday that falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be a holiday and any legal holiday enumerated herein other than Sunday that falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be a holiday.

Section 73-108A - CHILDREN’S DAY.

73-108A. CHILDREN’S DAY. April 30 shall be designated as Children’s Day/El Dia de los Ninos commemorative day in recognition of the importance of children to families and to communities. It is a day to celebrate the value of children and to focus on the importance of creating a future for children full of hope, health and success. Communities are encouraged to participate with special events and with children as the center of activity.

Section 73-108B - CONSTITUTIONAL COMMEMORATIVE DAY.

73-108B. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMEMORATIVE DAY. September 17 shall be designated as constitutional commemorative day. The superintendent of public instruction shall be responsible for developing programs and suitable recognition of the constitution of the United States in conjunction with the commemorative day to be held annually on the anniversary of the signing of the constitution.

Section 73-108C - IDAHO DAY.

73-108C. IDAHO DAY. March 4 shall be designated as Idaho day. If March 4 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be celebrated as Idaho day; and if March 4 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be celebrated as Idaho day. The governor of the state of Idaho shall issue a proclamation each year marking Idaho day. The president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall conduct appropriate ceremonies and programs on Idaho day to honor Idaho’s heritage. The Idaho state historical society shall conduct appropriate activities and be encouraged to create exhibitions to commemorate Idaho day. The people of Idaho shall be encouraged to display the Idaho and United States flags on Idaho day. Idaho day shall not constitute a reason to close state and political subdivision offices.

This article updated as of October 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines. 

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