Public Holidays in Georgia 2026
All 12 public holidays in Georgia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Georgia 2026
Georgia has 12 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 3 regional holidays: Confederate Memorial Day, Columbus Day, George Washington's Birthday.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| Confederate Memorial Day | 04/27/2026 | 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 | |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| George Washington's Birthday | 12/24/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Georgia 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 Georgia 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.
- 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.
- 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
Georgia has 12 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 3 regional holidays (Confederate Memorial Day, Columbus Day, George Washington's Birthday).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Georgia observes: Confederate Memorial Day (April 27), Columbus Day (October 12), George Washington's Birthday (December 24).
The best bridge days in Georgia in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), April 24 (Friday, before Confederate Memorial Day), May 22 (Friday, before Memorial Day).
Yes. The Georgia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.