Florida (FL) State Holidays 2022

Florida is a state located in the United States of America, with Tallahassee as its capital. The state of Florida is best known for its tourist attraction. It is the third most populous state of approx. 21,538,187 people. In this article, we will tell you more about the holidays in Florida. Here, you will be able to know the important days considered as holidays and included in the list of Florida holidays.

Florida State Holidays 2022:

Florida holidays listed in 2022 are followed by all the federal agencies, schools, colleges, banks, and some private companies. The Florida state holidays will be paid holidays for all federal employees and other state agencies.
So, below is the list of Florida holidays 2022 carrying the names of federal holidays:

 *If any holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. Similarly, if a holiday falls on Sunday, it is celebrated the following Monday.

• New Year’s Day*(December 31, 2021): Since New Year’s Day falls on Saturday this year, it will be observed on December 31. New Year’s Day is the first day celebrated by partying, praying, organizing fireworks, and wishing each other. In the country, it is an observed public holiday for federal employees and many private companies.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17, 2022): Observed on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated as the birthday of the civil rights leader King Luther. Today people talk about the achievements and great works of the king.

• Memorial Day (May 30, 2022): Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. This year it will be observed on May 30. The day remembers the sacrifices of people who died while serving in any war. It was initially celebrated as Decoration Day to pay tributes to people who died in the civil war of America.

• Independence Day (July 4, 2022): Independence Day is a national holiday for the Americans which is included in the FI state holidays list. It was a day when the continental congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and gained independence from Britain.

• Labor Day (September 5, 2022): After the efforts made by a labor union, Labor Day became an officially recognized holiday in the country and is also included in the list of Florida holidays in 2022. The day is observed to show respect and recognition for the contribution of all the laborers.

• Veterans Day (November 11, 2022): Veterans Day is another holiday dedicated to the American military. It is a day to talk about the people serving the nation. Also, on this day, people visit the graves of veterans who sacrificed their lives during World War 1.

• Thanksgiving Day  (November 24, 2022): Thanksgiving is a day of celebration that takes place through the arrangements of a special Thanksgiving feast and family gatherings. It is observed to celebrate the harvest and blessings of the year and thus included in FI state holidays list.

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day  (November 25, 2022): The day after Thanksgiving is celebrated as Black Friday. It depends on the state to choose the day as a holiday, but it is an official public holiday in Florida. People begin their New year and Christmas shopping, and brands offer huge discounts on their services on this day.

• Christmas Day* (December 26, 2022): Christmas Day is observed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday is followed by a celebration of more than a week that includes various traditional practices.

Therefore, the above is the official state of Florida holidays, including Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, etc., in the list. However, some days are significant but not observed as holidays. Such days are:

• Epiphany
• Orthodox Christmas Day
• Estelle Reel Day
• Stephen Foster Memorial Day
• Orthodox New Year
• Idaho Human Rights Day
• National Freedom Day
• Lunar New Year
• National Wear Red Day
• Super Bowl
• Valentine’s Day
• Statehood Day
• Maha Shivaratri
• Isra and Mi’raj
• Ash Wednesday
• Purim
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Holi
• Maryland Day
• Doctor’s Day
• Maundy Thursday
• Father Damien Day
• State Holiday
• Passover
• Law Day
• Arbor Day
• Kentucky Oaks
• Mother’s Day
• Truman Day
• Pentecost
• Whit Monday
• Belmont Stakes
• Flag Day
• Emancipation Day
• Parent’s Day
• Assumption of Mary
• National Aviation Day
• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Air Force Day
• September Equinox
• German American Day
• Chicago Marathon
• Navy Birthday
• Boss’s Day
• All Saint’s Day
• First Sunday of Advent
• Cyber Monday
• December Solstice
• Last Day of Chanukah

Conclusion:

Thus we conclude that the state of Florida recognizes the holidays for their employees and employers. People can refer to the list and decide on their pre-planned vacation also. However, changes can be made to the list as per the government, if needed.