Alaska 2010: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Alaska 2010

Are these Alaska state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Alaska may have additional state holidays (such as Lincoln's Birthday or Election Day) that are not shown here.

Does my employer have to give me federal holidays off?

Federal law does not require private employers to give time off or premium pay for federal holidays. Whether you get them depends on company policy or your employment contract.

How many federal holidays are there in Alaska in 2010?

10 federal holidays in 2010: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 18), Washington's Birthday (Feb 15), Memorial Day (May 31), Independence Day (Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6), Columbus Day (Oct 11), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 25), Christmas Day (Dec 24). They apply to federal offices and banks; Alaska state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Alaska in 2010?

8 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Jan 16–18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 13–15 (Washington's Birthday); May 29–31 (Memorial Day); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 4–6 (Labor Day); Oct 9–11 (Columbus Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2010 holidays in Alaska into longer breaks?

Based on Alaska's 2010 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 12) for 4 days in a row, Nov 11–14 (Veterans Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 26) for 4 days in a row, Nov 25–28 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Dec 27, Tue Dec 28, Wed Dec 29, Thu Dec 30) for 10 days in a row, Dec 24 – Jan 2 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Alaska in 2010?

December 25, 2010 is a Saturday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Fri, Dec 24.