State of West Virginia Holidays & Observances

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

West Virginia State Day: June 20
Became the 35th State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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List of West Virginia Legal Public Holidays 

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

West Virginia Day - June 20

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday of October

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Lincoln's Day - day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day - December 25

State Statutes:  (Source)

ARTICLE 2. LEGAL HOLIDAYS; SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAYS; CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES; DEFINITIONS.

§2-2-1. Legal holidays; official acts or court proceedings.

(a) The following days are legal holidays:

(1) January 1 is "New Year's Day";

(2) The third Monday of January is "Martin Luther King's Birthday";

(3) The third Monday of February is "Presidents' Day";

(4) The last Monday in May is "Memorial Day";

(5) June 20 is "West Virginia Day";

(6) July 4 is "Independence Day";

(7) The first Monday of September is "Labor Day";

(8) The second Monday of October is "Columbus Day";

(9) November 11 is "Veterans' Day";

(10) The fourth Thursday of November is "Thanksgiving Day";

(11) The day after Thanksgiving Day is "Lincoln's Day";

(12) December 25 is "Christmas Day";

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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