Mississippi state holidays 2026
The Mississippi state holidays for 2026 give Mississippi state employees 9 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; 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 | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Robert E. Lee's and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Washington's Birthday | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Independence Day | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. The Governor designates the observed day each year. | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Labor Day | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7official | computed |
How Mississippi sets its holidays
These are the days off for Mississippi state government employees (executive branch). They come from Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7. Private employers, banks and schools in Mississippi may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Falls on a Saturday. The Governor designates the observed day each year.
In 2026, no Mississippi holiday is moved for a weekend.
Not moved in 2026 (no weekday off): Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Mississippi adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Confederate Memorial Day.
It does not list these federal holidays: Juneteenth National Independence Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Mississippi name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day as “Robert E. Lee's and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday”, Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, and Memorial Day as “Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday”.
Special cases in 2026: Independence Day (no weekday off).
Sources
- Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7 (legal holidays)official
- 27 Miss. Code R. 120-3.1 (effective until 7/1/2025)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Cornell LII); successor rule not located
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Mississippi'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 Mississippi follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Mississippi state employees get in 2026?
9 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Independence Day (no weekday off).
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in Mississippi?
Not for Mississippi state offices. Mississippi's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so Mississippi state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Mississippi holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Mississippi bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Mississippi 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.