Arkansas Holidays 2023
Check Arkansas Public Holidays and Observances during the year 2023.
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State Holidays:
The following days are the official holidays applicable to state government in Arkansas| Public Holidays | ||
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 | Monday | New Year’s Day (Observed) |
| January 16 | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday |
| February 20 | Monday | George Washington’s Birthday (Daisy Gatson Bates Day) |
| May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| September 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
| November 10 | Friday | Veterans Day (Observed) |
| November 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Eve (Observed) |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Christmas Day (Observed) |
- An employee's birthday -- an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday.
- A holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday
- A holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed on the succeeding Monday
Observances:
Following days are oberved in Arkansas. These are not legal holidays.| Observances | ||
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 27 | Friday | Firefighter Recognition Day |
| March 3 | Friday | Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day |
| April 9 | Sunday | Confederate Flag Day |
| April 9 | Sunday | Prisoners of War Remembrance Day |
| May 1 | Monday | Hemophilia Awareness Day |
| June 17 | Saturday | Juneteenth Independence Day |
| September 15 | Friday | POW/MIA Recognition Day |
| October 15 | Sunday | White Cane Safety Day |
Arkansas Holidays Calendar 2023
References:
- Arkansas State Holidays : 2023 State Holidays