The list of holidays in Georgia has much greater historical significance than in most other states, and it definitely reflects that. This list is short, but it is a curated list nevertheless. The state follows the federal holidays in closing state offices, as most states do, but it also moves some of them around and keeps two days listed simply as State Holiday.
Almost all state departments, courts, and licensing authorities operate on a calendar system that is very much in sync with the federal system of operations. This makes the entire system work in a predictable manner, especially the nature of the state itself being large in size with interdepartmental coordination of all sorts being accomplished on a daily basis by the state’s departments with the concerned federal departments.
Where Georgia is different is in how it handles these extra days. Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee’s Birthday were dropped by name in 2015, and the governor now sets two unnamed State Holidays instead, one in spring and one on the day after Thanksgiving. Washington’s Birthday is not taken in February either. The governor moves it to the week of Christmas, which gives state employees a longer break at the end of the year.
The tables below show the days Georgia state government offices close in 2027 and 2026, based on the official holiday schedules issued by the governor.
List of National and State Holidays in Georgia 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 | Mar 26 | Friday | State Holiday | State |
| 4 | May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 05 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 06 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 11 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 26 | Friday | State Holiday | State |
| 12 | Dec 23 | Thursday | Washington’s Birthday | Federal |
| 13 | Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
Georgia’s official 2027 schedule moves Juneteenth to Friday, June 18, and Christmas Day to Friday, December 24, because both fall on a Saturday. Independence Day falls on a Sunday, so it is observed on Monday, July 5. Washington’s Birthday is observed on Thursday, December 23, and the spring State Holiday falls on Friday, March 26. New Year’s Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, and its observed date will be set in the governor’s 2028 schedule.
Official State Holidays in Georgia 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 | Apr 03 | Friday | State Holiday | State |
| 4 | May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 5 | Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Federal |
| 6 | Jul 03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| 7 | Sep 07 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 8 | Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| 9 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 10 | Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| 11 | Nov 27 | Friday | State Holiday | State |
| 12 | Dec 24 | Thursday | Washington’s Birthday | Federal |
| 13 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
How Holidays Work in Georgia
During this time, state offices are closed. Courts waive hearing schedules. Deadlines in regulatory matters are rolled forward. Licensing and public service counters remain closed.
There are no closed offices in Georgia on Election Day. The schedule aims to keep disruptions to a bare minimum, leaving in place some traditional closed dates.
Banks observe the federal banking calendar and do not close for either State Holiday. Private employers are not required to observe the state holidays and have their own calendar.
FAQs
1. Is Confederate Memorial Day a public holiday in Georgia?
Not by that name. Since 2015, the spring closure has been listed as a State Holiday. State government offices closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and will close on Friday, March 26, 2027.
2. Does Georgia observe Election Day as a holiday?
No. State offices remain open.
3. Is Juneteenth a state or federal holiday in Georgia?
It is a federal holiday, and Georgia also includes it on the state schedule, so state government offices close.
4. Are courts closed on these holidays?
Yes. Georgia courts follow the state government holiday calendar.
5. Do counties follow the same list?
Not always. This list applies to state government offices; local governments may vary.
