The State of Florida has designated several days each calendar year as Florida state holidays. The implications of these state holidays on public employers and private employers are discussed below.
- Florida State Holidays
- Public employers
- Private employers
- Federal Holidays
- Is New Year's a holiday in Florida?
- Is New Year's Eve a holiday in Florida?
- Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Florida?
- Is President's Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Memorial Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Juneteenth a holiday in Florida?
- Is Independence Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Labor Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Columbus Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Veterans Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is the Friday after Thanksgiving Day a holiday in Florida?
- Is Christmas Eve a holiday in Florida?
- Is Christmas Day a holiday in Florida?
Florida State Holidays
The following list contains the Florida state holidays recognized by Florida.
| HOLIDAY | DATE |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | January 15 |
| Robert E. Lee’s Birthday | January 19 |
| Lincoln’s Birthday | February 12 |
| Susan B. Antony’s Birthday | February 15 |
| Washington’s Birthday | 3rd Monday in February |
| Shrove Tuesday (“Mardi Gras”) | 47 days before Easter |
| Good Friday | usually falls in March or April |
| Pascua Florida Day | April 2 |
| Confederate Memorial Day | April 26 |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Jefferson Davis’s Birthday | June 3 |
| Flag Day | June 14 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
| Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October |
| Farmers’ Day | 2nd Monday in October |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| General Election Day | 1st Tuesday in November |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
| Sunday |
If a Florida legal holiday falls on a Sunday (other than Sundays), it is observed on the following Monday. FL Statute 683.01
Public employers
Florida state offices are closed on the following holidays. Thus, public employers must observe the following Florida state holidays and must grant state workers paid leave, although some exceptions may apply:
| HOLIDAY | DATE |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday | January 15 |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
| Friday after Thanksgiving | 4th Friday in November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
If a paid holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If a paid holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Full-time employees are also entitled to one personal holiday each year which is credited on July 1 and must be taken prior to June 30 of the following year. Part-time employees are also entitled to a personal holiday each year which is calculated proportionately to the personal holiday of a full-time employee. The personal holiday is not available to teachers or research faculty who work in the State University System and administrative and professional positions exempt under Florida Statute 110.205. FL Statute 110.117
Private employers
Private employers in Florida are not required to close on any of the listed Florida state holidays. Additionally, private employers are not required to allow employees to take either paid or unpaid time off on the state of Florida 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 holiday 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 Florida’s Leave Laws.
Federal Holidays
Click here for a list of federal holidays.
Is New Year’s a holiday in Florida?
New Year’s day is a holiday in Florida. 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 Year’s day. Employees will only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Year’s Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
Employees who work for a Florida state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on New Year’s Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on New Year’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 Year’s Day will fall in future years:
| YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| New Year’s Day, January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Is New Year’s Eve a holiday in Florida?
New Year’s Eve is not a holiday in Florida. 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 Year’s day. Employees will only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on New Year’s Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
| YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2024 | Sunday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2025 | Tuesday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2027 | Thursday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2028 | Friday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2029 | Sunday |
| New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2030 | Monday |
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday a holiday in Florida?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 Florida 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. Also, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is usually celebrated by the State on a Monday if January 15 does not fall on a Monday.
Below are the dates on which Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is celebrated in future years:
| YEAR | DATE |
|---|---|
| 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 President’s Day a holiday in Florida?
President’s Day is not a holiday in Florida, however, it is a federal holiday. Florida has a holiday designated for Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s Birthday. 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 President’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, or Lincoln’s Birthday. Employees will only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on President’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, or Lincoln’s Birthday if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
| YEAR | DATE |
|---|---|
| President’s Day | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 14, 2028 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 19, 2029 |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 18, 2030 |
Is Memorial Day a holiday in Florida?
Memorial Day is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Juneteenth nor Emancipation Day is not a holiday in Florida. 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 Juneteenth or Emancipation Day. Employees will only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Juneteenth or Emancipation Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
| YEAR | DAY OF WEEK |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Independence Day (July 4) is a holiday in Florida. 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 will 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Labor Day is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only be 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Columbus Day is a holiday in Florida. However, 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 Columbus Day. Employees will only be entitled to paid or unpaid holiday leave on Columbus Day if their employer has established a policy or practice of doing so.
| YEAR | DATE |
|---|---|
| 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 Veterans Day a holiday in Florida?
Veterans Day is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
The Friday after Thanksgiving Day is not a holiday in Florida. However, employees who work for a Florida state agency are usually entitled to paid holiday leave on the day after Thanksgiving Day. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. Often, when state employees are required to work on the day after Thanksgiving Day they will be paid holiday pay such as one and one half their regular rate of pay.
Private businesses are not 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 will only 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Christmas Eve is not a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Florida?
Christmas Day is a holiday in Florida. 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 will only 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
