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New Jersey
Check public holidays and school term dates in New Jersey (NJ), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in New Jersey is Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Public holidays in New Jersey (NJ) 2026
Public holidays in New Jersey include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Presidents Day and Good Friday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
Presidents DayMonday, February 16
Good FridayFriday, April 3
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus DayMonday, October 12
Election DayTuesday, November 3
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: NJ.gov. Last checked: April 7, 2026.
School term dates in New Jersey 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for New Jersey in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtNew Jersey districts publish their own calendars. Use the official NJ school directory to reach your district calendar. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the official New Jersey school directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the official New Jersey school directory. Source
Source: New Jersey Department of Education. Last checked: April 7, 2026.