{"id":50326,"date":"2025-11-17T20:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/50326\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T20:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:55:10","slug":"florida-state-employees-get-more-days-off-for-holidays-what-to-know-about-desantis-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/50326\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida state employees get more days off for holidays. What to know about DeSantis decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday, Nov. 17, state offices will be closed a few more extra days<\/a> for the upcoming holidays.<\/p>\n

Christmas and New Year’s days fall on Thursdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Florida state workers getting extended holiday weekends<\/a><\/p>\n

DeSantis said offices will be closed on two Fridays after the holidays to give employees extra time off.<\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, is already a state holiday, but in Monday’s announcement, DeSantis also added Wednesday, Nov. 26.<\/p>\n

When is Thanksgiving 2025?<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 27.<\/p>\n

What are Florida’s remaining state holidays for 2025?<\/p>\n

Before DeSantis’ announcement Nov. 17, the remaining paid holidays in Florida<\/a> for state agencies were:<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27<\/p>\n

Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 28<\/p>\n

Christmas Day: Thursday, Dec. 25<\/p>\n

DeSantis giving state employees three extra days off<\/p>\n

On Nov. 17, DeSantis announced state offices will be closed <\/a>for three new days:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Nov. 26 (giving them a five-day weekend)<\/p>\n

State offices will be closed Nov. 26-Nov. 30)<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 26 (giving them a four-day weekend)<\/p>\n

State offices will be closed Dec. 25-28<\/p>\n

Friday: Jan. 2 (giving them a four-day weekend)<\/p>\n

State offices will be closed Jan. 1-4)<\/p>\n

Why is DeSantis adding extra holidays for state employees?<\/p>\n

\u201cOur state employees have worked hard<\/a> throughout the year,\u201d DeSantis said.<\/p>\n

“I hope they enjoy additional time off with loved ones<\/a> and friends this holiday season. The First Lady and I are thankful for their continued dedication to the people of Florida.”<\/p>\n

DeSantis also closed state offices Thursday, July 3<\/a>, ahead of the regularly scheduled Fourth of July holiday, which occurred on Friday this year.<\/p>\n

Are Florida state employees paid for holidays?<\/p>\n

Not all employees are paid for time off.<\/p>\n

State law prohibits DeSantis from extending the generosity<\/a> to a class of workers classified as Other Personal Services, part-time employees hired to fill temporary staff shortages.<\/p>\n

There are more than 9,900 workers classified as Other Personal Services, according to the Department of Management Services Annual Workforce report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are Florida’s 2026 paid holidays?<\/p>\n

The following days will be observed as paid holidays by Florida agencies in 2026<\/a>:<\/p>\n

New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1<\/p>\n

Day after New Year’s, Friday, Jan. 2<\/p>\n

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 19<\/p>\n

Memorial Day, Monday, May 25<\/p>\n

Independence Day, Friday, July 3<\/p>\n

Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7<\/p>\n

Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26<\/p>\n

Friday after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25<\/p>\n

When are 2026 federal holidays?<\/p>\n

There are 11 federal holidays.<\/a> In 2026, those holidays will fall on:<\/p>\n

New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1<\/p>\n

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 19<\/p>\n

Washington’s Birthday, Monday, Feb. 16<\/p>\n

Memorial Day, Monday, May 25<\/p>\n

Juneteenth National Independence Day, Friday, June 19<\/p>\n

Independence Day, Friday, July 3<\/p>\n

Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7<\/p>\n

Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12<\/p>\n

Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25<\/p>\n

If a holiday falls on a Saturday<\/a>, for most federal employees, the preceding Friday is treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.<\/p>\n

Contributing: James Rosica, USA TODAY Network-Florida<\/p>\n

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