Alabama 2022: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Alabama 2022

Are these Alabama state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Alabama 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 Alabama in 2022?

11 federal holidays in 2022: New Year's Day (Dec 31), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 17), Presidents' Day (Feb 21), Memorial Day (May 30), Juneteenth (Jun 20), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 5), Columbus Day (Oct 10), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 24), Christmas Day (Dec 26). They apply to federal offices and banks; Alabama state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Alabama in 2022?

10 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Jan 15–17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 19–21 (Presidents' Day); May 28–30 (Memorial Day); Jun 18–20 (Juneteenth); Jul 2–4 (Independence Day); Sep 3–5 (Labor Day); Oct 8–10 (Columbus Day); Nov 11–13 (Veterans Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2022 holidays in Alabama into longer breaks?

Based on Alabama's 2022 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 Alabama in 2022?

December 25, 2022 is a Sunday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 26.