06/29/2026
Latah County extends Independence Day Holiday for County Employees
At its Friday, June 26 meeting, the Latah County Commissioners passed Resolution 2026-06 issuing two additional holiday days around the Independence Day Holiday in recognition of the America250 celebration and the 250th anniversary of American
independence. This resolution mirrors the executive order issued Tuesday this week by Idaho Governor, Brad Little. July 2 and July 6 will now be available as holidays for Latah County employees, in addition to the federal holiday of July 3. Some Latah County
offices will remain open to deliver essential government functions and public safety services.
Specifically, the resolution orders:
1. In recognition of the America250 celebration and the 250th anniversary of American independence, Latah County hereby grants paid leave to eligible county employees on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and Monday, July 6, 2026, in addition to the county-observed Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026.
2. Department Heads and Elected Officials shall ensure the continued operations of essential government functions and public safety services. Compensation for employees required to work on either of these days shall be in accordance with section
7.4.4.2 of the Latah County Personnel Policy Handbook.
3. Department Heads and Elected Officials are authorized to take reasonable steps to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical services while carrying out the intent of this order.
Offices closed to the public July 2-6:
Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Licensing
Clerk/Auditor/Recorder
Assessors
Probation/Youth Services
Prosecuting Attorney
Commissioners
Treasurer
Solid Waste
Information Technology
Noxious Weeds
Disaster Services
Parks and Recreation (Parks are open)
Planning and Building
UI Extension
Facilities
Latah County Historical Society
Offices open to the public July 2 and 6, but closed on July 3:
District Courts
Latah County Sheriff's Office
For July 2nd to the 6th, 2026: The Latah County Fair and Events Center will be open for already scheduled events to take place. The Fairgrounds Office will be open by appointment-only on July 2nd, and July 6th and will be closed July 3rd to the 5th
The RV park is open the entire weekend, the Fair Board will hold its meeting on July 6th at 5:30pm, and 4-H & FFA Sheep/Goat Weigh-In will proceed as planned on July 6th
All Latah County citizens are encouraged to participate in America250 activities throughout the year, honor the generations who secured and preserved our freedoms, and recommit themselves to the enduring ideals that have made the United States a beacon of liberty and opportunity for 250 years.
As we celebrate this historic anniversary, we recognize that the American story is one of courage, perseverance, innovation, and faith in the promise of freedom. May this milestone inspire gratitude for our nation’s past and confidence in its future.
