State of Massachusetts Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list Massachusetts Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

Massachusetts State Day: February 6
Became the 6th State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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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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