Holidays · Alabama

Alabama Holidays 2026

Every holiday observed in Alabama (Yellowhammer State) — federal and state-specific — for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on what each holiday commemorates.

2026 — full holiday list

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2026 New Year's Day Thursday Federal
January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Third Monday in January
Monday Federal
February 16, 2026 Presidents’ Day (Washington's Birthday)
Third Monday in February
Monday Federal
February 17, 2026 Mardi Gras (Mobile only)
Tuesday before Ash Wednesday — recognized in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Tuesday State
May 25, 2026 Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday Federal
June 1, 2026 Jefferson Davis Birthday
First Monday in June — paid state holiday.
Monday State
June 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day Friday Federal
July 4, 2026 Independence Day Saturday Federal
September 7, 2026 Labor Day
First Monday in September
Monday Federal
October 12, 2026 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Second Monday in October
Monday Federal
November 11, 2026 Veterans Day Wednesday Federal
November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November
Thursday Federal
December 25, 2026 Christmas Day Friday Federal

2027 — full holiday list

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2027 New Year's Day Friday Federal
January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Third Monday in January
Monday Federal
February 9, 2027 Mardi Gras (Mobile only)
Tuesday before Ash Wednesday — recognized in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Tuesday State
February 15, 2027 Presidents’ Day (Washington's Birthday)
Third Monday in February
Monday Federal
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday Federal
June 7, 2027 Jefferson Davis Birthday
First Monday in June — paid state holiday.
Monday State
June 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day Saturday Federal
July 4, 2027 Independence Day Sunday Federal
September 6, 2027 Labor Day
First Monday in September
Monday Federal
October 11, 2027 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Second Monday in October
Monday Federal
November 11, 2027 Veterans Day Thursday Federal
November 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November
Thursday Federal
December 25, 2027 Christmas Day Saturday Federal

Alabama-only holidays

Frequently asked questions

How many holidays does Alabama have?
Alabama observes all 11 federal holidays. Plus 2 additional state-specific holidays: Mardi Gras (Mobile only), Jefferson Davis Birthday.
Are state offices in Alabama closed on federal holidays?
Yes — state government offices, DMVs, and most public schools follow the federal holiday calendar. Banks typically follow the Federal Reserve schedule, which mirrors federal holidays.
What state-specific holidays does Alabama have in 2026?
Mardi Gras (Mobile only) on February 17, 2026; Jefferson Davis Birthday on June 1, 2026

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