Arkansas 2013: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Arkansas 2013

Are these Arkansas state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Arkansas 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 Arkansas in 2013?

10 federal holidays in 2013: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 21), Washington's Birthday (Feb 18), Memorial Day (May 27), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 2), Columbus Day (Oct 14), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 28), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; Arkansas state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Arkansas in 2013?

6 long weekends: Jan 19–21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 16–18 (Washington's Birthday); May 25–27 (Memorial Day); Aug 31 – Sep 2 (Labor Day); Oct 12–14 (Columbus Day); Nov 9–11 (Veterans Day).

How can I turn 2013 holidays in Arkansas into longer breaks?

Based on Arkansas's 2013 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jul 5) for 4 days in a row, Jul 4–7 (Independence Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 29) for 4 days in a row, Nov 28 – Dec 1 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 23, Tue Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 21–25 (Christmas Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Arkansas in 2013?

Christmas Day 2013 is Wed, Dec 25.