Alaska 2016: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Alaska 2016

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 2016?

11 federal holidays in 2016: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 18), Washington's Birthday (Feb 15), Memorial Day (May 30), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 5), Columbus Day (Oct 10), Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 10), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 24), Christmas Day (Dec 26). They apply to federal offices and banks; Alaska state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Alaska in 2016?

9 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Jan 16–18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 13–15 (Washington's Birthday); May 28–30 (Memorial Day); Jul 2–4 (Independence Day); Sep 3–5 (Labor Day); Oct 8–10 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Nov 11–13 (Veterans Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2016 holidays in Alaska into longer breaks?

Based on Alaska's 2016 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 25) for 4 days in a row, Nov 24–27 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 27, Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri 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 2016?

December 25, 2016 is a Sunday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 26.