Florida holidays 2026
Florida observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 8 federal holidays and 1 Florida-specific holiday, plus 1 optional or partial-staffing day. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Florida
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jul 3 | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Federal holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Florida state holidays
Paid days off for Florida state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | 'Friday after Thanksgiving' is one of Florida's nine paid state holidays (F.S. 110.117) |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Florida recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | Thu | Christmas Eve State holiday | — | Granted by the Governor in some years (e.g. 2025) — not on the statutory list |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | Mon | Robert E. Lee's Birthday Observance | — | Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Jan 19) is a legal holiday under F.S. 683.01 with no day off |
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday Observance | — | Legal holiday under F.S. 683.01; no day off |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day Observance | — | Legal holiday under F.S. 683.01 (Feb 15); state offices remain open |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras Observance | — | Shrove Tuesday is a legal holiday in certain counties under F.S. 683.01 |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday Religious observance | — | |
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins Observance | — | |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 29 | Sun | Palm Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Observance | — | Legal holiday under F.S. 683.01 but not a paid state-employee holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 26 | Sun | Confederate Memorial Day Observance | — | Legal holiday under F.S. 683.01 (April 26); state offices remain open |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 3 | Wed | Jefferson Davis' Birthday Observance | — | Legal holiday under F.S. 683.01 (June 3); no day off |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends Observance | — | |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday Observance | — | |
| Dec 7 | Mon | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa Observance | — |
Long weekends in Florida, 2026
What closes
State offices, courts and driver-license offices close on the paid state holidays above; most public schools follow the state calendar. Banks and the post office follow the federal list, not the state one.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Florida have in 2026?
Florida observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 8 federal holidays plus 1 Florida-specific holiday (Day After Thanksgiving). One more day is an optional or partial-staffing holiday.
What is the next holiday in Florida?
The next holiday in Florida is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (11 days away).
Does Florida observe all federal holidays?
Florida does not give state employees a paid day off for Presidents' Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day or Columbus Day. Federal offices in Florida still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Florida state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Florida-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.