Florida’s holiday schedule is indicative of a preference for continuation over experimentation. While its cultural footprint is anything but uniform, the official calendar leans conservative and predictable, shaped largely by long-standing statutes rather than shifting social trends.
The result is a list that feels familiar to anyone who’s worked with state agencies in Florida - steady, occasionally debated, and rarely revised. Florida law also names a few interesting observances, like Pascua Florida Day, though state offices stay open on those.
Counties and municipalities usually align with the state calendar as usual, though school districts and local governments may diverge slightly. Private employers, as elsewhere, and in most other states, decide independently which holidays to observe, often sticking to the most widely recognized federal dates.
List of National and State Holidays in Florida for 2027
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Friday | New Year’s Day | Federal |
| 2 | Jan 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| 3 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 4 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 5 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 6 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 7 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 8 | Nov 26 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | State |
| 9 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 10 | Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (Observed) | Federal |
Florida law moves weekend holidays to the nearest weekday: a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before, and a Sunday holiday on the Monday after. Presidents’ Day, Juneteenth and Columbus Day are federal holidays only, so Florida state offices stay open on them.
Official State Holidays in Florida for 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Federal |
| 2 | Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| 3 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 4 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 5 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 6 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 7 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 8 | Nov 27 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | State |
| 9 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
FAQs
Why does Florida still observe Pascua Florida Day?
Pascua Florida Day commemorates the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in Florida in 1513. While it’s not widely observed outside government offices, it remains part of Florida law and reflects its tryst with the state’s early colonial history. Interestingly, the state also derives its name from the conquistador’s name for the region- probably due to his arrival and exploration around Easter. He called it “La Florida”.
Is Confederate Memorial Day still an official holiday in Florida?
Yes. Confederate Memorial Day is still listed as an official state holiday under Florida statute. However, how it is observed varies widely, and many agencies treat it as a normal working day despite its legal designation, hence its exclusion from the above list.
Has Florida officially recognized Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday, but it isn’t one of the paid holidays for Florida state employees, so state offices stay open. Federal offices, banks and the post office close.
Do all Florida counties and cities follow this exact holiday list?
As is with most US states, the state agencies and courts follow this calendar; counties, cities, and school districts may adjust observances based on local needs or negotiated schedules.
Are private employers required to follow Florida’s holiday calendar?
Private employers are not required to observe state holidays. Most follow federal holidays, while state- only observances are typically optional unless included in company policy or contracts.
