TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that state officials will have a little extra time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
State offices will close Thursday, July 2, and Monday, July 6, 2026, giving nearly 100,000 state employees a five-day holiday weekend in honor of America’s 250th anniversary of independence.
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The closures are in addition to the regular state holiday observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3.
“America’s 250th anniversary is a historic milestone and an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and enduring principles that established the United States as the freest and most prosperous nation in the world,” DeSantis said.
“As Florida leads the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration, I am pleased to provide state employees additional time to celebrate our country’s founding, participate in America 250 events, and spend time with family and friends honoring the blessings of liberty that generations of Americans have fought to preserve,” he said.
The extended closures will benefit employees within the State Personnel System. Officials said the additional time off reflects Florida’s commitment to recognizing what they called a once-in-a-generation milestone and encouraging participation in celebrations across the state and nation.