Polk County releases 2026 holiday schedule

COLUMBUS — Polk County offices will observe 11 paid holidays throughout 2026, according to the schedule released by the County of Polk. Residents can expect county services to be closed on the following dates:

2026 Polk County Holidays

• New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday: Monday, January 19, 2026
• Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
• Independence Day: Friday, July 3, 2026 (observed)
• Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
• Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 27, 2026
• Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24, 2026
• Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026

The schedule ensures that county employees receive time off for federal and widely recognized holidays. The Independence Day holiday, which falls on a Saturday in 2026, will be observed on Friday, July 3.

Residents should plan accordingly for any county-related business or services that may be affected by these closures. Normal operations are expected to resume on the business day following each holiday, with the exception of Christmas Day, after which operations will resume on Monday, December 29, 2026.