State of Washington Holidays & Observances

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

Washington State Day: November 11
Became the 42nd State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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List of Washington Legal Public Holidays 

Whenever any state legal holiday falls upon a Sunday, the following Monday is the legal holiday. If it falls upon a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the legal holiday.

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

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Native American Heritage Day - the  Friday immediately following the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

 

Washington Special Observances

Arbor day - 2nd Wednesday in April

Korean-American day - January 13

Columbus day - October 12

Former prisoner of war recognition day - April 9

Washington army and air national guard day - January 26

Purple heart recipient recognition day - August 7

Washington state children's day - 2nd Sunday in October

Mother Joseph day - April 16

Marcus Whitman day - September 4

Pearl Harbor remembrance day - December 7

Korean war veterans armistice day - July 27

Civil liberties day of remembrance - February 19

Vietnam veterans day - March 13

Human trafficking awareness day - January 11

Cesar Chavez day - March 31

Dolores Huerta day - April 10

Public lands day - 4th Saturday in September

Blood donor day - December 18

Water safety day - May 15

Billy Frank Jr. day - March 9

 

 

 

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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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