Georgia holidays 2026
Georgia observes 13 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 10 federal holidays and 3 Georgia-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Georgia
| 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 | — | |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jul 3 | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus 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.
Georgia state holidays
Paid days off for Georgia state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday State holiday | — | Observed as Georgia's unnamed spring 'State Holiday'. The date is set by the Governor each year and has landed on Good Friday every year since 2022. |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | Observed as an unnamed 'State Holiday' (formerly Robert E. Lee's Birthday observance) |
| Dec 24 | Thu | Washington's Birthday State holiday | — | Georgia observes Washington's Birthday on the working day before Christmas — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026. State offices, courts and schools close. Federal offices stay open. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | Federal offices, USPS and banks close on Monday, Feb 16, 2026 (Presidents' Day). Georgia state offices stay open that day; Georgia observes Washington's Birthday on Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 instead. |
| 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 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day Observance | — | |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day Observance | — | |
| 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia have in 2026?
Georgia observes 13 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 10 federal holidays plus 3 Georgia-specific holidays (Good Friday, Day After Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday).
What is the next holiday in Georgia?
The next holiday in Georgia is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (11 days away).
Does Georgia observe all federal holidays?
Georgia does not give state employees a paid day off for Presidents' Day. Federal offices in Georgia still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Georgia state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Georgia-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.