Public Holidays in Alabama 2026
All 13 public holidays in Alabama for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Alabama 2026
Alabama has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 4 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Jefferson Davis' Birthday, Columbus Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Confederate Memorial Day | 04/27/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Jefferson Davis' Birthday | 06/01/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Alabama 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Alabama for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 16 (Friday) – Take one day off before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19) for a 4-day weekend from January 16 to 19.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before George Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- April 24 (Friday) – Take one day off before Confederate Memorial Day (Monday, April 27) for a 4-day weekend from April 24 to 27.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- May 29 (Friday) – Take one day off before Jefferson Davis' Birthday (Monday, June 1) for a 4-day weekend from May 29 to June 1.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- November 27 (Friday) – Take one day off after Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) for a 4-day weekend from November 26 to 29.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama has 13 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Jefferson Davis' Birthday, Columbus Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Alabama observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Confederate Memorial Day (April 27), Jefferson Davis' Birthday (June 1), Columbus Day (October 12).
The best bridge days in Alabama in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 13 (Friday, before George Washington's Birthday), April 24 (Friday, before Confederate Memorial Day).
Yes. The Alabama public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.