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Georgia state holidays 2026

The Georgia state holidays for 2026 give Georgia 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.

Verification for 2026:officialConfirmed against the official 2026 list.

Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us

Georgia state holidays 2026 (Georgia state government holidays)
HolidayDateDay offSourceStatus
New Year's DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Martin Luther King Jr. DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
State HolidaySame dayUnnamed "State Holiday" observed on Good Friday.O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Memorial DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
JuneteenthSame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Independence DayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Labor DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Columbus DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Veterans DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Thanksgiving DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
State HolidaySame dayUnnamed "State Holiday" observed on the day after Thanksgiving.O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Washington's BirthdaySame dayObserved in December, the day before the observed Christmas holiday, under the Governor's schedule (not in February).O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial
Christmas DaySame dayO.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule; Georgia state holidays 2026officialofficial

How Georgia sets its holidays

These are the days off for Georgia state government employees (executive branch). They come from O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Georgia 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.

Some Georgia holidays follow their own weekend rule:

In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.

Compared with the federal calendar

Georgia adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: State Holiday and State Holiday.

Every federal holiday is also a Georgia holiday.

Listed under a Georgia name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.

All 13 days are set by the Governor each year (O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1). Years without an official list follow the 2026-2027 pattern.

Sources

Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Georgia'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 Georgia follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many paid holidays do Georgia state employees get in 2026?

13 holidays with a day off.

Is State Holiday a holiday in Georgia?

Yes. State Holiday is on the Georgia state calendar on Friday, April 3, 2026.

What happens when a Georgia 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. One holiday has their own rule: Washington's Birthday.

Are Georgia bank holidays the same as state holidays?

No. Banks in Georgia 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.