Arkansas 2020: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Arkansas 2020

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 2020?

11 federal holidays in 2020: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 20), Presidents' Day (Feb 17), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 3), Labor Day (Sep 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), 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 2020?

8 long weekends: Jan 18–20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 15–17 (Presidents' Day); May 23–25 (Memorial Day); Jun 19–21 (Juneteenth); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 5–7 (Labor Day); Oct 10–12 (Columbus Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2020 holidays in Arkansas into longer breaks?

Based on Arkansas's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 27) for 4 days in a row, Nov 26–29 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Nov 9, Tue Nov 10) for 5 days in a row, Nov 7–11 (Veterans Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Arkansas in 2020?

Christmas Day 2020 is Fri, Dec 25.