Rosa Parks Day 2026
There are 32 days until Rosa Parks Day 2026 — Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
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About Rosa Parks Day 2026
Rosa Parks Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, November 30 off for a four-day weekend.
Rosa Parks Day, December 1, is an Alabama commemoration of the day in 1955 when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery. It appears on the state holiday schedule as an observance only — offices, schools and businesses stay open.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
Rosa Parks Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | December 1, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Rosa Parks Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7 | Mon | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thu | Christmas Eve | State holiday |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa | Observance |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Day After Christmas | State holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thu | New Year's Eve | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Date rule
- December 1 each year
- Legal status
- Alabama commemoration (observance only); not a paid holiday, not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- Rosa Parks's December 1, 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery
- Established
- Created by the Alabama Legislature in 2018; first state day honoring a woman
- Official name
- Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day on the Alabama state holiday schedule
Frequently asked questions
What day is Rosa Parks Day in 2026?
Rosa Parks Day 2026 is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Is Rosa Parks Day a day off in 2026?
Rosa Parks Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Rosa Parks Day 2026?
There are 32 days until Rosa Parks Day 2026 (December 1, 2026) as of today.