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This guide covers the 2026 dates that close schools, shut city offices, disrupt transit, or require adjusted staffing in Los Angeles. Use it to plan schedules and time-off requests. For statewide holidays, see our California holidays 2026 guide.
What Are the Federal Holidays in Los Angeles for 2026?HolidayDateDay
New Year’s Day January 1 Thursday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 Monday
Presidents’ Day February 16 Monday
Memorial Day May 25 Monday
Juneteenth June 19 Friday
Independence Day July 4 Saturday
Labor Day September 7 Monday
Columbus Day October 12 Monday
Veterans Day November 11 Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day November 26 Thursday
Christmas Day December 25 Friday
Independence Day falls on Saturday. Most city offices and federal agencies will close Friday, July 3 instead.
City offices, courts, and most government services close on all dates above. Many private employers follow the same schedule.
What State Holidays Does California Observe?California observes César Chávez Day (March 31, 2026) as a state holiday. State offices close; some local government offices and schools follow. Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12) is an optional state holiday observed by some government offices.
California does not observe Columbus Day as a state holiday. Instead, some localities recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
What Local Events Affect LA Schedules in 2026?Major street closures in Pasadena – Rose Parade (January 1) shuts down Colorado Boulevard and surrounding streets. Plan for heavy traffic across the San Gabriel Valley.
Citywide street closures, marathon route blocked – LA Marathon (March) closes streets from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. Expect significant traffic disruption for several hours.
Hollywood and West Hollywood street closures – LA Pride (June) affects access in WeHo and surrounding areas. Many businesses adjust hours.
Downtown street closures – Día de los Muertos celebrations (late October/early November) close streets around Olvera Street and Grand Park.
Chinatown congestion, some closures – Lunar New Year (February) brings heavy foot traffic and occasional street closures in Chinatown.
City and county offices close on all federal holidays. The day after Thanksgiving is typically a closure. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve often have reduced hours.
LA County offices follow a similar schedule but may vary slightly from city offices.
When Are LAUSD Schools Closed in 2026?These dates close Los Angeles Unified School District schools. Plan for childcare gaps and potential staffing shortages:
All federal holidays
César Chávez Day (March 31)
Winter break (late December through early January)
Spring break (April)
Admissions Day (observed)
The official 2026–2027 LAUSD calendar releases in early 2026. Confirm specific dates then.
How Do LA Holidays Affect Businesses and Staffing?Retail, hospitality, entertainment, and service businesses typically stay open on holidays and during major events. Holiday weekends and school closures increase time-off requests. The Rose Parade and LA Marathon create significant traffic and access issues.
Staff accordingly. Build coverage plans around these dates.
The highest-impact dates for 2026: federal holidays close city and county offices; the Rose Parade disrupts New Year’s Day traffic; the LA Marathon blocks routes across the city. César Chávez Day closes schools and state offices—a date many employers overlook.
Use this list to build shift schedules, approve time-off requests, and avoid staffing gaps.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAre banks and post offices open on LA holidays in 2026?Banks and post offices close on all federal holidays. They remain open on César Chávez Day (March 31) since it is a state holiday, not federal. Check individual bank hours for day-after-Thanksgiving closures.
How long are streets closed for the LA Marathon?Streets close for 6–8 hours on March 8, 2026. The route runs from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. Plan for no vehicle access across marathon crossings from early morning until mid-afternoon.
How long do Rose Parade street closures last?Colorado Boulevard and surrounding streets in Pasadena close for most of January 1. Some streets close the evening before for staging. Plan for heavy traffic across the San Gabriel Valley all morning.
Do private employers in LA have to give time off for César Chávez Day?No. César Chávez Day is a California state holiday, but private employers are not required to close. State offices and LAUSD schools close. Many employers offer floating holidays or flexible time off instead.
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