Arizona State Holidays


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The State of Arizona has designated several days each calendar year as state holidays. The implications of these state holidays on public employers and private employers are discussed below.



The following list contains the state holidays recognized by Arizona.

HOLIDAYDATE
New Yearโ€™s DayJanuary 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday3rd Monday in January
Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day3rd Monday in February
Mothers’ Day2nd Sunday in May
Memorial DayLast Monday in May
Native American DayJune 2
Fathers’ Day3rd Sunday in June
Independence DayJuly 4
American Family Day1st Sunday in August
Labor Day1st Monday in September
Constitution Commemoration DaySeptember 17
Columbus Day2nd Monday in October
Veterans DayNovember 11
Thanksgiving Day4th Thursday in November
Christmas DayDecember 25
Sunday

AZ Statute 1-301

When any of the listed holidays falls on a Sunday (except Sunday), it is observed on the following Monday, except for those holidays that fall on Sunday and Constitution Commemoration Day. If New Years’ Day, Independence Day, Veterans’ Day, or Christmas Day falls on Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday. When Constitution Commemoration Day falls on a day other than Sunday, it is observed on the Sunday prior to September 17.


Public employers

All Arizona public offices and courts of justice must be closed on the legal holidays listed above and no judicial business may be transacted, except in the following circumstances:

  • to give instruction to a jury deliberating on its verdict, if requested by the jury,
  • to receive a verdict from a jury
  • to discharge a jury
  • to exercise the powers of a magistrate in a criminal action or in a proceeding of a criminal nature

AZ Statute 1-302

When a public office agrees to provide or complete anything of a secular nature on a legal holiday, the public office may provide or complete it on the next business day after the holiday. AZ Statute 1-303

Public schools

Public schools must close on July 4, Veterans’ Day, December 25, and Thanksgiving Day if they fall within the school week and the compensation for teachers may not be reduced for those days. School districts are permitted to declare a recess during the Christmas holiday season, but it may not exceed two school weeks. Teachers must be paid during the Christmas recess. AZ Statute 15-801


Private employers

Private employers in Arizona are not required to close on any of the listed holidays. Additionally, private employers are not required to allow employees to take either paid or unpaid time off on the holidays nor are they required to pay employees any premium wage rates to employees who work on the holidays. Private employers may establish policies or practices granting employees time off on any of the listed holidays or agree to pay premium wage rates to employees who work on those days. Employers who establish such policies or practices may be required to comply with them.

Find out more about Arizona’s Leave Laws.


Federal Holidays

Click here for a list of federal holidays.


Is New Yearโ€™s a holiday in Arizona?

New Yearโ€™s day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on New Yearโ€™s day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโ€™s Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on New Yearโ€™s Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on New Yearโ€™s Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the days of the week on which New Yearโ€™s Day will fall in future years:

YEARDAY OF WEEK
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2024Monday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2025Wednesday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2026Thursday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2027Friday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2028Saturday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2029Monday
New Yearโ€™s Day, January 1, 2030Tuesday

Is New Yearโ€™s Eve a holiday in Arizona?

New Yearโ€™s Eve is not a holiday in Arizona. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on New Yearโ€™s day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโ€™s Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Below are the days of the week on which New Yearโ€™s Eve will fall in future years:

YEARDAY OF WEEK
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2024Sunday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2025Tuesday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2026Wednesday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2027Thursday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2028Friday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2029Sunday
New Yearโ€™s Eve, January 1, 2030Monday

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Arizona?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 18, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 19, 2028
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 15, 2029
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 21, 2030

Is Presidentโ€™s Day a holiday in Arizona?

Lincoln/Washington Presidentโ€™s Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Presidentโ€™s Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Presidentโ€™s Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Presidentโ€™s Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Presidentโ€™s Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Presidentโ€™s Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 19, 2024
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 17, 2025
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 16, 2026
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 15, 2027
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 14, 2028
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 19, 2029
Presidentโ€™s DayMonday, February 18, 2030

Is Good Friday a holiday in Arizona?

Good Friday is not a holiday in Arizona. Neither private businesses or government agencies are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Good Friday. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Good Friday if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Below are the dates on which Good Friday is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Good FridayFriday, March 29, 2024
Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025
Good FridayFriday, April 03, 2026
Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
Good FridayFriday, April 14, 2028
Good FridayFriday, March 30, 2029
Good FridayFriday, April 19, 2024

Is Easter a holiday in Arizona?

Easter is not a holiday in Arizona. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Easter. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Easter Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Below are the dates on which Easter is celebrated in future years:

YEARDAY OF WEEK
EasterSunday, March 31, 2024
EasterSunday, April 20, 2025
EasterSunday, April 5, 2026
EasterSunday, March 28, 2027
EasterMonday, April 16, 2028
EasterTuesday, April 1, 2029
EasterWednesday, April 21, 2030

Is Memorial Day a holiday in Arizona?

Memorial Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Memorial Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Memorial Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Memorial Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Memorial Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Memorial Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Memorial DayMonday, May 27, 2024
Memorial DayMonday, May 26, 2025
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 31, 2027
Memorial DayMonday, May 29, 2028
Memorial DayMonday, May 28, 2029
Memorial DayMonday, May 27, 2030

Is Juneteenth a holiday in Arizona?

Juneteenth Day (aka Emancipation Day) is not a holiday in Arizona. Also, neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Easter. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Easter Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Below are the dates on which Juneteenth Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDAY OF WEEK
Juneteenth, June 19, 2024Wednesday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2025Thursday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2026Friday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2027Saturday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2028Monday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2029Tuesday
Juneteenth, June 19, 2030Wednesday

Is Independence Day a holiday in Arizona?

Independence Day (July 4) is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Independence Day. Employees may only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Independence Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Independence Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Independence Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Independence Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Independence Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on July 3. If Independence Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on July 5:

YEARDAY OF THE WEEK
Independence Day, July 4, 2024Thursday
Independence Day, July 4, 2025Friday
Independence Day, July 4, 2026Saturday
Independence Day, July 4, 2027Sunday
Independence Day, July 4, 2028Tuesday
Independence Day, July 4, 2029Wednesday
Independence Day, July 4, 2030Thursday

Is Labor Day a holiday in Arizona?

Labor Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Labor Day. Employees may entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Labor Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Labor Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Labor Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Labor Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Labor DayMonday, September 2, 2024
Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 6, 2027
Labor DayMonday, September 4, 2028
Labor DayMonday, September 3, 2029
Labor DayMonday, September 2, 2030

Is Columbus Day a holiday in Arizona?

Columbus Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Columbus Day. Employees may entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Columbus Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency may be entitled to paid holiday leave on Columbus Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Columbus Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Columbus Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Columbus DayMonday, October 14, 2024
Columbus DayMonday, October 13, 2025
Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026
Columbus DayMonday, October 11, 2027
Columbus DayMonday, October 9, 2028
Columbus DayMonday, October 8, 2029
Columbus DayMonday, October 14, 2030

Is Election Day a holiday in Arizona?

Election Day is not a holiday in Arizona.

Arizona law requires employers to provide employees time off with pay to vote for primary and general elections. To be eligible for paid voting leave, the employee must make a request prior to the day of the election.

An employer is only required to provide employees with enough paid leave so that employees have three (3) consecutive hours to vote between either the opening of the polls and the start of their shift or the end of their shift and the closing of the polls. For example, if voting polls open at 7:00 a.m. and an employeeโ€™s shift starts at 9:00 a.m., the employer could comply with the voting leave law by allowing the employee to arrive at work at 10:00 a.m. and paying the employee wages for the one (1) hour they would have otherwise worked. By granting the one (1) hour of paid leave at the beginning of the employeeโ€™s shift, the employer would be ensuring that the employee had three (3) consecutive hours in which to vote.

The employer may specify the hours an employee can leave to vote.

An employer that refuses an employee the right to paid voting leave may be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

AZ Statute 16-402

Below are the dates on which Election Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
General Election DayTuesday, November 5, 2024
General Election DayTuesday, November 4, 2025
General Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026
General Election DayTuesday, November 2, 2027
General Election DayTuesday, November 7, 2028
General Election DayTuesday, November 6, 2029
General Election DayTuesday, November 5, 2030

Is Veterans Day a holiday in Arizona?

Veterans Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Veterans Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Veterans Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Veterans Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Veterans Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Veterans Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Friday, November 10. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Monday, November 12:

YEARDATE
Veterans DayMonday, November 11, 2024
Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026
Veterans DayThursday, November 11, 2027
Veterans DaySaturday, November 11, 2028
Veterans DaySunday, November 11, 2029
Veterans DayMonday, November 11, 2030

Is Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Arizona?

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Thanksgiving Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Thanksgiving Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Thanksgiving Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Thanksgiving Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 25, 2027
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 23, 2028
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 22, 2029
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 28, 2030

Is the Friday after Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Arizona?

The Friday after Thanksgiving Day is not a holiday in Arizona. Neither private businesses nor public agencies are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on the day after Thanksgiving Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Below are the dates on which the Friday after Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in future years:

YEARDATE
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 29, 2024
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 28, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 27, 2026
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 26, 2027
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 24, 2028
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 23, 2029
Day after Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 29, 2030

Is Christmas Eve a holiday in Arizona?

Christmas Eve is not a holiday in Arizona. Neither private or public employers are required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Christmas Eve. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Christmas Eve if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

YEARDAY OF WEEK
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024Tuesday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025Wednesday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026Thursday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2027Friday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2028Sunday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2029Monday
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2030Tuesday

Is Christmas Day a holiday in Arizona?

Christmas Day is a holiday in Arizona. However, private businesses are not required to either 1) allow workers to take the day off or 2) pay workers for not working on Christmas Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Christmas Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.

Employees who work for a Arizona state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on Christmas Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Christmas Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.

Below are the dates on which Christmas Day is celebrated in future years. Also, if Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Friday, December 24. If Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, businesses and the government may provide holiday time off on Monday, December 26:

YEARDAY OF WEEK
Christmas Day, December 25, 2024Wednesday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2025Thursday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2026Friday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2027Saturday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2028Monday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2029Tuesday
Christmas Day, December 25, 2030Wednesday
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