Alabama state holidays 2027
The Alabama state holidays for 2027 give Alabama state employees 13 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr.'s and Robert E. Lee's Birthday | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's Birthday | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Jefferson Davis' Birthday | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | ||
| Independence Day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Ala. Code § 1-3-8secondary copy | computed |
How Alabama sets its holidays
These are the days off for Alabama state government employees (executive branch). They come from Ala. Code § 1-3-8. Private employers, banks and schools in Alabama may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
In 2027, 3 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Alabama adds 3 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
It does not list this federal holiday: Presidents' Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Alabama name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Martin Luther King Jr.'s and Robert E. Lee's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Columbus Day as “Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day”.
Sources
- Ala. Code § 1-3-8 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- Retirement Systems of Alabama: state holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Alabama's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in Alabama follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Alabama state employees get in 2027?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Alabama?
Not for Alabama state offices. Alabama's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Alabama state offices are open on Monday, February 15, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Alabama holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Alabama bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Alabama follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 9 days in 2027 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2027 page.