Public Holidays in Florida 2026
All 11 public holidays in Florida for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Florida 2026
Florida has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 2 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, Day after Thanksgiving.
| 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 |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | 11/27/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Florida 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 Florida 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.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Florida has 11 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Day after Thanksgiving).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Florida observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Day after Thanksgiving (November 27).
The best bridge days in Florida 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), May 22 (Friday, before Memorial Day).
Yes. The Florida public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.