Alabama state holidays 2026
Alabama’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 15 dates, including Mardi Gras, Jefferson Davis’ Birthday, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving (day after).
Next Alabama state holiday: Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. & Robert E. Lee’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Mon | George Washington & Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Tue | Mardi GrasOnly in Baldwin and Mobile Counties; other employees receive a personal leave day. | Offices closed (Baldwin & Mobile Counties) |
| Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | National Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Jefferson Davis’ Birthday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Fourth of JulyJuly 4 falls on a Saturday; observed Friday. | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day, Fraternal Day & American Indian Heritage Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | ThanksgivingThanksgiving observance as designated by the Governor. | Offices closed |
| Fri | Thanksgiving (day after)Listed as part of the Thanksgiving holiday, as designated by the Governor. | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
How Alabama compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on Alabama’s 2026 list; Alabama skips Independence Day.
- 4 state-only dates: Mardi Gras (Feb 17), Jefferson Davis’ Birthday (Jun 1), Fourth of July (Jul 3), Thanksgiving (day after) (Nov 27).
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that Alabama skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Alabama state employees in 2026
Alabama’s 2026 closures create 11 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. & Robert E. Lee’s Birthday |
| Feb 14 – Feb 17 | 4 days | George Washington & Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday + Mardi Gras |
| Apr 25 – Apr 27 | 3 days | Confederate Memorial Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | National Memorial Day |
| May 30 – Jun 1 | 3 days | Jefferson Davis’ Birthday |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Fourth of July |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day, Fraternal Day & American Indian Heritage Day |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving + Thanksgiving (day after) |
| Dec 25 – Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
Alabama state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Alabama state employees get in 2026?
Alabama’s 2026 list has 15 full office-closure days. It includes 10 of the 11 federal holidays and 4 state-specific dates. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama state offices close for Columbus Day, Fraternal Day & American Indian Heritage Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are Alabama state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Alabama’s 2026 list. The U.S. stock market is closed that day, but federal offices, banks and the post office are open.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as Thanksgiving (day after).
How to read this list
A holiday on a Saturday is observed the preceding Friday and one on a Sunday the following Monday. Mardi Gras is a holiday only in Baldwin and Mobile Counties; employees elsewhere get a personal leave day instead. Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day (December 1) is a commemoration only, and offices stay open.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Alabama State Personnel Department). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Alabama State Personnel Department — 2026 Official State Holidays
- Ala. Admin. Code ch. 670-X-12 (State Personnel Board rules — holidays)
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