State of Nebraska Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list Nebraska Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

Nevada State Day: October 31

Nebraska State Day: March 1
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List of Nebraska Legal Public Holidays 

If any such holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be a holiday. If the date designated by the state for observance of any legal holiday enumerated in this section, except Veterans Day, is different from the date of observance of such holiday pursuant to a federal holiday schedule, the federal holiday schedule shall be observed.

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February

Arbor Day - Last Friday in April

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - Second Monday in October

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Day after Thanksgiving - 4th Friday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

Additional Special State Observances for Nebraska

State Day - March 1

George W. Norris Day - January 5

Workers Memorial Day - April 28

American Indian Day - 4th Monday in September

Pulaski's Memorial Day - October 11

State Statutes:  (Source)

See also: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=84

Chapter 62: 62-301. Holidays, enumerated; federal holiday schedule observed; exceptions; bank holidays.

(1) For the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code and section 62-301.01, the following days shall be holidays: New Year's Day, January 1; Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday in January; President's Day, the third Monday in February; Arbor Day, the last Friday in April; Memorial Day, the last Monday in May; Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in September; Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day, the second Monday in October; Veterans Day, November 11, and the federally recognized holiday therefor, or either of them; Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November; the day after Thanksgiving; and Christmas Day, December 25. If any such holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be a holiday. If the date designated by the state for observance of any legal holiday enumerated in this section, except Veterans Day, is different from the date of observance of such holiday pursuant to a federal holiday schedule, the federal holiday schedule shall be observed.

(2) Any bank doing business in this state may, by a brief written notice at, on, or near its front door, fully dispense with or restrict, to such extent as it may determine, the hours within which it will be open for business.

(3) Any bank may close on Saturday if it states such fact by a brief written notice at, on, or near its front door. When such bank will, in observance of such a notice, not be open for general business, such day shall, with respect to the particular bank, be the equivalent of a holiday as fully as if such day were listed in subsection (1) of this section, and any act authorized, required, or permitted to be performed at, by, or with respect to such bank which will, in observance of such notice, not be open for general business, acting in its own behalf or in any capacity whatever, may be performed on the next succeeding business day and no liability or loss of rights on the part of any person shall result from such delay.

(4) Any bank which, by the notice provided for by subsection (3) of this section, has created the holiday for such bank may, without destroying the legal effect of the holiday for it and solely for the convenience of its customers, remain open all or part of such day in a limited fashion by treating every transaction with its customers on such day as though the transaction had taken place immediately upon the opening of such bank on the first following business day.

(5) Whenever the word bank is used in this section it includes building and loan association, savings and loan association, credit union, savings bank, trust company, investment company, and any other type of financial institution.


84-107. State Day; observance; commemoration; proclamation.

The Governor shall annually issue his proclamation designating State Day and calling upon the public schools and citizens of Nebraska to observe said day as a patriotic day. State Day shall be on March 1, annually, unless such day falls on Saturday or Sunday, in which event the Governor may declare the preceding Friday or the following Monday as State Day. In pursuance to said proclamation of the Governor, suitable exercises, having reference to Nebraska pioneers, Nebraska's natural resources, its history, and the event of the admission of Nebraska as a state to the Union, may be held in all schools of the state, both public and private. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-107

84-108. Pulaski's Memorial Day; proclamation; observance.

The Governor of the State of Nebraska is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials of the state government and subdivisions thereof in local communities to display the flag of the United States on all public buildings on October 11 of each year and inviting the people of the State of Nebraska to observe the day in schools and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies, in commemoration of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-108

84-104.09. Workers Memorial Day; proclamation by Governor; commemoration.

The Governor shall annually proclaim April 28 as Workers Memorial Day in remembrance of the courage and integrity of American workers. The Governor shall recommend that Workers Memorial Day be observed in an appropriate manner.

84-104.08. American Indian Day; proclamation by Governor; commemoration.

(1) The Governor shall, prior to the fourth Monday in September of each year, issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Nebraska to observe American Indian Day with suitable ceremony and fellowship.

(2) The State Department of Education and the Commission on Indian Affairs shall make, within the limits of funds available for such purpose, information available to all people of this state regarding American Indian Day and the observance thereof. 
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-104.08

84-104.05. George W. Norris Day; proclamation by Governor; commemoration.

The Governor of the State of Nebraska shall issue a proclamation calling upon the officials of state government and subdivisions thereof to display the flags of the United States and Nebraska on all public buildings on January 5 of each year and inviting the people of the State of Nebraska to observe the day in schools and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the life's work and contributions of George W. Norris. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-104.05

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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