Mississippi state holidays 2026
Mississippi’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 10 dates.
Next Mississippi state holiday: Armistice or Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s DayPer Governor’s proclamation; agencies could also close Friday, Jan. 2 at the agency head’s discretion | Offices closed |
| Mon | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s and Robert E. Lee’s Birthdays | Offices closed |
| Mon | Washington’s Birthday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayJuly 4 falls on a Saturday; DFA closing calendar lists Friday, July 3 | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Armistice or Veterans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day | Offices closed |
Mississippi does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Mississippi still follow the federal calendar.
How Mississippi compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on Mississippi’s 2026 list; Mississippi skips Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 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 Mississippi skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Mississippi state employees in 2026
Mississippi’s 2026 closures create 7 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s and Robert E. Lee’s Birthdays |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Washington’s Birthday |
| Apr 25 – Apr 27 | 3 days | Confederate Memorial Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| 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.
Mississippi state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Mississippi state employees get in 2026?
Mississippi’s 2026 list has 10 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Mississippi?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on Mississippi’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 Mississippi?
No. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) is not on Mississippi’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Mississippi state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on Mississippi’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 Mississippi?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Mississippi’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Mississippi 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
Mississippi’s holidays include Confederate Memorial Day and combine Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s and Robert E. Lee’s birthdays. Juneteenth and Columbus Day are not state holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s closures are confirmed each year by Governor’s proclamation, which may also let agency heads close on an adjacent Friday at their discretion.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Mississippi DFA closing calendar). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- Mississippi DFA — 2026 Holiday Closing Calendar
- Mississippi DFA — HR State Holidays
- Governor’s proclamation (Oct. 2025) — Thanksgiving 2025, Christmas 2025, New Year’s Day 2026 closures
- Mississippi Secretary of State — State Holidays
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