Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule – Jan. 19 – Jan. 23, 2026

January 18, 2026
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**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

**All times are listed in the local time zone**

Monday, Jan. 19
Office closed – Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, Jan. 20
9:45 a.m. Hold opening of legislative session media interviews

Location: Utah State Capitol

10:45 a.m. Meet with legislative delegation to open 2026 session

Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

1:30 p.m. Boards & Commissions meeting

Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

2:00 p.m. Meet with select cabinet and senior staff on energy and data centers

Location: Rampton Board Room, Utah State Capitol

Wednesday, Jan. 21
8:45 a.m. Speak to the Utah Association of Counties

Location: North Conference Room

9:30 a.m. Meeting with Carlos Braceras, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation 

Location: Virtual

10:15 a.m. Meet with General Matter and the Utah Office of Energy Development
Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

11:00 a.m. Meet with Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Mary Catherine Perry, VP of Public Policy & Government Affairs for the Salt Lake Chamber

Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

1:00 p.m. Speak at Utah League of Cities and Towns local officials day

Location: Salt Palace Convention Center

6:00 p.m. Host Legislative Open House

Location: Auditorium 1, North Capitol Building

Thursday, Jan. 22
6:30 p.m. Deliver 2026 State of the State address

Location: House Chamber, Utah State Capitol
Media Access


Friday, Jan. 23
10:00 a.m. Meet with staff on legislative priorities
Location: Rampton Board Room, Utah State Capitol

11:15 a.m. Meet with Nate Walkingshaw, Founder and CEO of Torus
Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

2:00 p.m. Speak at press conference on higher education
Location: Gold Room, Utah State Capitol
Media Access

3:00 p.m. Participate in “The Lake” panel discussion at Sundance Film Festival
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City
Media Availability


Saturday, Jan. 24
7:15 p.m. Speak at premiere of “Cookie Queens” at Sundance Film Festival
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City

Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson’s Schedule

Jan. 19 – Jan. 23, 2026

**The lieutenant governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**

Monday, Jan. 19
Office closed – Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, Jan. 20

9:30 a.m. Speak at Utah History Day on the Hill

Location: Governor’s Reception, Utah State Capitol

10:45 a.m. Meet with legislative delegation to open 2026 session

Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

11:00 a.m. Meet with Ambassador of Armenia

Location: Gold Room, Utah State Capitol

1:30 p.m. Boards & Commissions meeting

Location: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

2:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Gen. Jennifer Hammerstedt, Commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Location: Lt. Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

2:30 p.m. Meeting with Lt. Governor’s Office Election and Administrative Directors

Location: Lt. Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

Wednesday, Jan. 21
11:00 a.m. Speak at Social Work Day on the Hill

Location: Hall of Governors, Utah State Capitol

11:30 a.m. Meet with Kaysville Youth City Council

Location: Lt. Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

12:00 p.m. Meeting with Executive Team

Location: Lt. Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

2:30 p.m. Meeting with Communications Team

Location: Lt. Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol

6:00 p.m. Host Legislative Open House

Location: Auditorium 1, North Capitol Building

Thursday, Jan. 22
6:30 p.m. Attend State of the State address

Location: House Chamber, Utah State Capitol
Media Access


Friday, Jan. 23
10:00 a.m. Meet with staff on legislative priorities
Location: Rampton Board Room, Utah State Capitol