Georgia Public Holidays
State holidays for Georgia are listed below for current and future years.
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In addition to holidays recognized by the federal government, Georgia also recognizes state holidays such as the day after Thanksgiving.
2025 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 20 Jan | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 26 May | Mon | Memorial Day |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Juneteenth |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Independence Day |
| 1 Sep | Mon | Labor Day |
| 13 Oct | Mon | Columbus Day |
| 11 Nov | Tue | Veterans Day |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Thanksgiving Day |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Georgia State Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Washington's Birthday Holiday |
| Visit georgia.gov for the original release. | ||
2026 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 19 Jan | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 25 May | Mon | Memorial Day |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Juneteenth |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Independence Day Holiday |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Independence Day |
| 7 Sep | Mon | Labor Day |
| 12 Oct | Mon | Columbus Day |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Veterans Day |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Thanksgiving Day |
| 27 Nov | Fri | Georgia State Holiday |
| 23 Dec | Wed | Washington's Birthday Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2026 are released. | ||
2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 18 Jan | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 31 May | Mon | Memorial Day |
| 18 Jun | Fri | Juneteenth Holiday |
| 19 Jun | Sat | Juneteenth |
| 4 Jul | Sun | Independence Day |
| 5 Jul | Mon | Independence Day Holiday |
| 6 Sep | Mon | Labor Day |
| 11 Oct | Mon | Columbus Day |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Veterans Day |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Thanksgiving Day |
| 26 Nov | Fri | Georgia State Holiday |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Washington's Birthday Holiday |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec | Fri | New Year Holiday |
| The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2027 are released. | ||
In Georgia, employees who work for any state department or agency may request time off to observe religious holy days not already noted as recognized holidays. The request must be made at least seven days prior and the holy day observance may not be charged to accrued leave.
Private employers are not required to provide employees with paid holiday leave, although state employees are entitled to payment for holidays. Most private employers in Georgia recognize at least seven holidays and many do offer paid holidays to staff members as a benefit.