State of Virginia Holidays & Observances

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

Virginia State Day: June 25
Became the 10th State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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List of Virginia Legal Public Holidays 

New Year's Day - January 1

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

George Washington Day / 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 / Yorktown Victory Day - 2nd Monday in October

Election Day - the Tuesday following the first Monday in November

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Friday after Thanksgiving 

Christmas Day - December 25

 

Virginia Special Observance Holidays

Observance of Yorktown Day

Observance of Motherhood and Apple Pie Day - January 26

Display of flags on Mother's Day

Little League Challenger Week in Virginia - 1st full week of May

Commonwealth Day of Prayer - 1st Thursday in May

Arbor Day - last Friday in April

Dogwood Day - 3rd Saturday in April

First Lady's Day in Virginia - June 2

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - December 7

Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week - first full week in September

Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week

Vietnam War Memorial Dedication and Veterans' Recognition Week - first full week of November 

Display of the POW/MIA flag 

• Armed Forces Day - the third Saturday in May
• Memorial Day - the last Monday in May
• Flag Day - June 14
• Independence Day - July 4
• National POW/MIA Recognition Day - the third Friday in September
• Veterans Day - November 11

Vietnam Human Rights Day Day - May 11

Day of recognition for direct care staffs and other long-term care professionals - 2nd Wednesday in June

Day of recognition for bone marrow donor programs - April 8

Virginia Drug Free Day - Saturday of the last week in October

Bill of Rights Day - December 15

Citizenship Day and Constitution Week - September 17 and week

White Cane Safety Day - October 15

Landscape Architecture Week in Virginia - 2nd full week of April

Virginia Championship Applebutter Making Contest - 3rd week in September

Virginia and American History Month - January 19 - February 22

American Indian Month and Day of Appreciation for American Indians residing in the Commonwealth - November and the Wednesday immediately preceding Thanksgiving

Month for Children in Virginia - May

Virginia Mushroom Festival

 

 

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This article updated as of November 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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