Florida state holidays 2026
Florida’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates, including Additional closure (America 250), Additional closure (America 250) and Friday after Thanksgiving.
Next Florida state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Additional closure (America 250)Added by the Governor for 2026 | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Additional closure (America 250)Added by the Governor for 2026 | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Friday after ThanksgivingFlorida state holiday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
Florida does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Florida still follow the federal calendar.
How Florida compares with the federal calendar
- 8 of 11 federal holidays are on Florida’s 2026 list; Florida skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 3 state-only dates: Additional closure (America 250) (Jul 2), Additional closure (America 250) (Jul 6), Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 27).
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
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 Florida skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Florida state employees in 2026
Florida’s 2026 closures create 6 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 2 – Jul 6 | 5 days | Additional closure (America 250) + Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Nov 26 – Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Friday after Thanksgiving |
| 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.
Florida state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Florida state employees get in 2026?
Florida’s 2026 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 8 of the 11 federal holidays and 3 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 Florida?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on Florida’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Florida?
No. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) is not on Florida’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Florida state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Florida’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 Florida?
Yes. Florida state offices close on Friday, November 27, 2026; the state calendar lists it as Friday after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Florida state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
How to read this list
Florida law sets 10 paid holidays; Saturday holidays are observed the Friday before and Sunday holidays the Monday after. Full-time employees also get one personal holiday each year.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State Personnel System employees. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Florida Statutes §110.117 and Governor’s June 12, 2026 announcement
- Governor’s Office — additional closures July 2 and 6, 2026
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