Mississippi holidays 2026
Mississippi observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 9 federal holidays and 2 Mississippi-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 Mississippi
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | Robert E. Lee's Birthday and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Washington's Birthday Federal holiday | — | Officially "Washington's Birthday" (federal name: "Presidents' Day"). |
| May 25 | Mon | National Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday Federal holiday | — | Officially "National Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday" (federal name: "Memorial Day"). |
| Jul 4 | Sat | Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jul 3 | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Armistice/Veterans' Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Armistice/Veterans' Day" (federal name: "Veterans Day"). |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day Federal holiday | — | Date proclaimed annually by the Governor (coordinated with the presidential proclamation) |
| 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.
Mississippi state holidays
Paid days off for Mississippi state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day State holiday | — | Extra state holiday proclaimed by the Governor for 2026. |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day State holiday | — | Last Monday in April (Miss. Code 3-3-7) |
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 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras Observance | — | Municipalities and counties may substitute Mardi Gras Day for another legal holiday |
| 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 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi have in 2026?
Mississippi observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2026: 9 federal holidays plus 2 Mississippi-specific holidays (Day after New Year's Day, Confederate Memorial Day).
What is the next holiday in Mississippi?
The next holiday in Mississippi is Armistice/Veterans' Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (12 days away).
Does Mississippi observe all federal holidays?
Mississippi does not give state employees a paid day off for Juneteenth National Independence Day or Columbus Day. Federal offices in Mississippi still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Mississippi state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Mississippi-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.