West Virginia Governor Morrisey Grants State Employees Extended New Year’s Holiday

Holiday declared for W.Va. state employees and judiciary on Friday, Jan. 2

State employees will have a full day off on Friday, Jan. 2 following a proclamation from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey.State rules also provide a half-day

As with some other holidays, Morrisey gives state workers extended New Year’s break

As he's done around some other holidays in 2025, Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Dec. 29, 2025 issued a proclamation granting West Virginia state employees the full day off on Jan. 2, 2025. State employees automatically receive a half-day off under West Virginia State Rules on Wednesday and a full day off on Thursday for New Year's Day, according to West Virginia Code. Morrisey has given state workers extra days off around Thanksgiving and Christmas, b…

West Virginia Governor Morrisey grants state employees extended New Year’s holiday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that West Virginia state employees will receive a full day off on Friday, January 2, as part of the extended New Year’s holiday. According to West Virginia Code, state employees are already scheduled to receive a half-day off on Wednesday, December 31, and a full day [...]

Gov. Morrisey extends New Year's holiday for state employees

Morrisey made the announcement Monday afternoon

Extended New Year's holiday granted to state employees by Governor Morrisey

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Morrisey announced that an extended New Year's holiday would be granted to state employees in West Virginia. According to a press release, West Virginia state employees will receive a full day off on Friday, January 2, 2026, after being granted an extended New Year's holiday by Governor Morrisey. The press [...]

West Virginia Governor grants state employees extended New Year’s holiday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that West Virginia state employees will receive a full day off on Friday, January 2, as part of the extended New Year’s holiday. According to West Virginia Code, state employees are already scheduled to receive a half-day off on Wednesday, December 31, and a full day [...]