Alaska 2017: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Alaska 2017

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 2017?

11 federal holidays in 2017: New Year's Day (Jan 2), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 16), Washington's Birthday (Feb 20), Memorial Day (May 29), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 4), Columbus Day (Oct 9), Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 9), Veterans Day (Nov 10), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; Alaska state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Alaska in 2017?

8 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Jan 14–16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 18–20 (Washington's Birthday); May 27–29 (Memorial Day); Sep 2–4 (Labor Day); Oct 7–9 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Nov 10–12 (Veterans Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2017 holidays in Alaska into longer breaks?

Based on Alaska's 2017 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jul 3) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Independence Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 24) for 4 days in a row, Nov 23–26 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Alaska in 2017?

Christmas Day 2017 is Mon, Dec 25.