Florida state holidays 2027
Florida’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 10 dates, including Friday after Thanksgiving.
Next Florida state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Friday after Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day (observed)December 25 falls on Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed)January 1, 2028 falls on Saturday | 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 2027 list; Florida skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 1 state-only date: Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 26).
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 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 2027
Florida’s 2027 closures create 8 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Nov 25 – Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Friday after Thanksgiving |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed) |
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 2027?
Florida’s 2027 list has 10 full office-closure days. It includes 8 of the 11 federal holidays and 1 state-specific date. 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 11, 2027) is not on Florida’s 2027 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 (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on Florida’s 2027 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 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Florida’s 2027 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 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Friday after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Florida state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
Calculated from the holidays and weekend rule in Florida law. The state has not published a 2027 list yet, and the Governor can add closures.
Planning estimate: The state hasn’t published this year’s list yet. Dates follow last year’s holidays and the state’s weekend rule; confirm before relying on them. Scope: State Personnel System employees. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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