Alabama Public Holidays 2026

United States

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Alabama for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

About Public Holidays in Alabama

Public holidays in Alabama, United States are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

Working Days and Business Closures

On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

All Public Holidays in Alabama, United States 2026

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 19, 2026MondayRobert E. Lee/Martin Luther King BirthdayPublic Holiday
February 16, 2026MondayGeorge Washington/Thomas Jefferson BirthdayPublic Holiday
April 27, 2026MondayConfederate Memorial DayPublic Holiday
May 25, 2026MondayMemorial DayPublic Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayJefferson Davis' birthdayPublic Holiday
June 19, 2026FridayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
July 3, 2026FridayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
July 4, 2026SaturdayIndependence DayPublic Holiday
September 7, 2026MondayLabor DayPublic Holiday
October 12, 2026MondayColumbus DayPublic Holiday
November 11, 2026WednesdayVeterans DayPublic Holiday
November 26, 2026ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
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All Public Holidays in Alabama, United States 2027

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 18, 2027MondayRobert E. Lee/Martin Luther King BirthdayPublic Holiday
February 15, 2027MondayGeorge Washington/Thomas Jefferson BirthdayPublic Holiday
April 26, 2027MondayConfederate Memorial DayPublic Holiday
May 31, 2027MondayMemorial DayPublic Holiday
June 7, 2027MondayJefferson Davis' birthdayPublic Holiday
June 18, 2027FridayJuneteenth (substitute day)Public Holiday
June 19, 2027SaturdayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
July 4, 2027SundayIndependence DayPublic Holiday
July 5, 2027MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
September 6, 2027MondayLabor DayPublic Holiday
October 11, 2027MondayColumbus DayPublic Holiday
November 11, 2027ThursdayVeterans DayPublic Holiday
November 25, 2027ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic Holiday
December 24, 2027FridayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
December 31, 2027FridayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there in Alabama?

The number of public holidays in Alabama, United States can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

Do businesses close on public holidays in Alabama?

Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

Are public holidays the same every year?

Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

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