WV State Holidays

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The state of West Virginia observes 12 state holidays each year, and closes early on two other days. In addition employees of the HSC do not work during statewide primary and general elections.   The each holiday listed below links to a Wikipedia Encyclopedia article about the holiday.   Please note that the HSC is not responsible with the content of external web pages.

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.Day President's Day Memorial Day West Virginia Day Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving day The day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (1/2 day) Christmas Day New Year's Eve (1/2 day)

Holiday	Date Observed	Notes
Columbus Day	Monday, October 14, 2013
Veterans Day	Monday, November 11, 2013
Thanksgiving	Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thanksgiving	Friday, November 29, 2013
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2013	Half-Day. Open 8:30 to noon
Christmas	Wednesday, December 25, 2013
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2013	Half-Day. Open 8:30 to noon