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Young County approves 2026 holiday schedule including Columbus Day after heated debate, 3-2
Summary
The Young County Commissioners approved the 2026 holiday and vacation schedule by a 3-2 vote; the calendar includes Columbus Day, bringing the county's total to 14 paid holidays for 2026.
The Young County Commissioners on Monday approved the county’s 2026 holiday and vacation schedule, voting 3-2 to include Columbus Day and set a 14-day holiday calendar.
Commissioners debated whether to include Columbus Day as a designated county holiday. One commissioner framed the choice as keeping a traditional extra day off; another proposed alternatives such as recognizing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s birthday or providing a different floating day. The court heard competing proposals about whether the county should align strictly with state holidays or preserve an additional local day.
The motion to approve the 2026 schedule, which includes Columbus Day and results in 14 total paid holidays, was made by Scott and seconded by Allen; the motion passed 3-2.
During the discussion, commissioners referenced past practices and staffing impacts; they also noted the county typically adds a local day when state holidays are fewer. The court did not set further procedural changes to holiday pay or scheduling rules during the vote. The adopted schedule will be used by county departments for 2026 payroll and staffing.
Opponents and proponents signaled they would continue discussions privately with county staff about operational details, but no immediate amendments to pay or administrative rules were made at the meeting.
