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.
- Public employers
- Private employers
- Federal Holidays
- Is New Yearโs a holiday in Arizona?
- Is New Yearโs Eve a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Presidentโs Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Good Friday a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Easter a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Memorial Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Juneteenth a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Independence Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Labor Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Columbus Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Election Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Veterans Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is the Friday after Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Christmas Eve a holiday in Arizona?
- Is Christmas Day a holiday in Arizona?
The following list contains the state holidays recognized by Arizona.
HOLIDAY | DATE |
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New Yearโs Day | January 1 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | 3rd Monday in January |
Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day | 3rd Monday in February |
Mothers’ Day | 2nd Sunday in May |
Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
Native American Day | June 2 |
Fathers’ Day | 3rd Sunday in June |
Independence Day | July 4 |
American Family Day | 1st Sunday in August |
Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
Constitution Commemoration Day | September 17 |
Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October |
Veterans Day | November 11 |
Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
Christmas Day | December 25 |
Sunday |
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
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 Yearโs a holiday in Arizona?
New Yearโs 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 Yearโs day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโs 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 Yearโs Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on New Yearโs 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 Yearโs Day will fall in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2024 | Monday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2027 | Friday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2029 | Monday |
New Yearโs Day, January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Is New Yearโs Eve a holiday in Arizona?
New Yearโs 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 Yearโs day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Yearโs Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Below are the days of the week on which New Yearโs Eve will fall in future years:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2024 | Sunday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2025 | Tuesday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2027 | Thursday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2028 | Friday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2029 | Sunday |
New Yearโs Eve, January 1, 2030 | Monday |
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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 19, 2028 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 15, 2029 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | Monday, January 21, 2030 |
Is Presidentโs Day a holiday in Arizona?
Lincoln/Washington Presidentโs 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 Presidentโs Day. Employees may be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Presidentโs 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 Presidentโs Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on Presidentโs Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Below are the dates on which Presidentโs Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 14, 2028 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, February 19, 2029 |
Presidentโs Day | Monday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 03, 2026 |
Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
Good Friday | Friday, March 30, 2029 |
Good Friday | Friday, 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:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Easter | Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
Easter | Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
Easter | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
Easter | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
Easter | Monday, April 16, 2028 |
Easter | Tuesday, April 1, 2029 |
Easter | Wednesday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 28, 2029 |
Memorial Day | Monday, 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:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Juneteenth, June 19, 2024 | Wednesday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2026 | Friday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2027 | Saturday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2028 | Monday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2029 | Tuesday |
Juneteenth, June 19, 2030 | Wednesday |
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:
YEAR | DAY OF THE WEEK |
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Independence Day, July 4, 2024 | Thursday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2025 | Friday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2026 | Saturday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2027 | Sunday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2028 | Tuesday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2029 | Wednesday |
Independence Day, July 4, 2030 | Thursday |
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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 3, 2029 |
Labor Day | Monday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Columbus Day | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 9, 2028 |
Columbus Day | Monday, October 8, 2029 |
Columbus Day | Monday, 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 employeeโs 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 employeeโs 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.
Below are the dates on which Election Day is celebrated in future years:
YEAR | DATE |
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General Election Day | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 2, 2027 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 7, 2028 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, November 6, 2029 |
General Election Day | Tuesday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2024 |
Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 |
Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2028 |
Veterans Day | Sunday, November 11, 2029 |
Veterans Day | Monday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 22, 2029 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, 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:
YEAR | DATE |
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Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 26, 2027 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 24, 2028 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 23, 2029 |
Day after Thanksgiving Day | Friday, 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.
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 | Wednesday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026 | Thursday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2027 | Friday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2028 | Sunday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2029 | Monday |
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2030 | Tuesday |
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:
YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
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Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2026 | Friday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2028 | Monday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2029 | Tuesday |
Christmas Day, December 25, 2030 | Wednesday |