State of Massachusetts Holidays & Observances
Comprehensive list Massachusetts Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed
Massachusetts State Day: February 6
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Massachusetts Official State Holidays
Massachusetts State Holidays include the Federal holidays plus Patriots Day. For a calendar of dates for Massachusetts State Holidays, click here.
List of Massachusetts Legal Public Holidays
Sunday - first day of each week
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 3rd Monday in January
Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February
Patriots Day - 3rd Monday in April
Juneteenth - June 19
Memorial Day - last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - 1st Monday in September
Veterans' Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November
Christmas Day - December 25
State Statutes: (Source with Universal Citation)
This article updated as of October 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines.
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