Alaska 2018: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Alaska 2018

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 2018?

11 federal holidays in 2018: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 15), Washington's Birthday (Feb 19), Memorial Day (May 28), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 3), Columbus Day (Oct 8), Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 8), Veterans Day (Nov 12), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 22), 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 2018?

7 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Jan 13–15 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 17–19 (Washington's Birthday); May 26–28 (Memorial Day); Sep 1–3 (Labor Day); Oct 6–8 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Nov 10–12 (Veterans Day).

How can I turn 2018 holidays in Alaska into longer breaks?

Based on Alaska's 2018 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 23) for 4 days in a row, Nov 22–25 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Alaska in 2018?

Christmas Day 2018 is Tue, Dec 25.