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Virginia
Check public holidays and school term dates in Virginia (VA), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Virginia is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Public holidays in Virginia (VA) 2026
Public holidays in Virginia include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and George Washington Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19
George Washington DayMonday, February 16
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory DayMonday, October 12
Election DayTuesday, November 3
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas EveThursday, December 24
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Virginia Department of Health Professions. Last checked: April 8, 2026.
School term dates in Virginia 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Virginia in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by divisionVaries by divisionVirginia school divisions publish their own calendars. Use the official VDOE school directories and division listings to reach your local calendar. Source
Winter breakVaries by divisionVaries by divisionCheck your division calendar through the Virginia school directories. Source
Spring breakVaries by divisionVaries by divisionCheck your division calendar through the Virginia school directories. Source
Source: Virginia Department of Education. Last checked: April 8, 2026.