Florida state holidays 2026
The Florida state holidays for 2026 give Florida state employees 9 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 | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Independence Day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Friday after Thanksgiving | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | § 110.117, Fla. Stat.official | computed |
How Florida sets its holidays
These are the days off for Florida state government employees (executive branch). They come from § 110.117, Fla. Stat.; § 683.01, Fla. Stat.. Private employers, banks and schools in Florida 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 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Florida adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Friday after Thanksgiving.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Employees also get one personal holiday per year (credited July 1); it has no fixed date.
Legal holidays without a day off
Florida law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (legal date):
- Robert E. Lee's Birthday:
- Lincoln's Birthday:
- Susan B. Anthony's Birthday:
- Washington's Birthday:
- Tuskegee Airmen Day:
- Pascua Florida Day:
- Good Friday:
- Confederate Memorial Day:
- Jefferson Davis' Birthday:
- Flag Day:
- Columbus Day and Farmers' Day:
- General Election Day:
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Florida'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 Florida follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Florida state employees get in 2026?
9 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Florida?
Not for Florida state offices. Florida's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Florida state offices are open on Monday, February 16, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Florida 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 Florida bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Florida follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 10 days in 2026 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2026 page.