For your convenience, below are the 2025 observed legal holidays for eligible state employees.
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- Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
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- Monday, January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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- Wednesday, February 12: Lincoln’s Birthday
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- Monday, February 17: Washington’s Birthday (Observed)
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- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
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- Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth
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- Friday, July 4: Independence Day
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- Monday, September 1: Labor Day
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- Monday, October 13: Columbus Day
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- Tuesday, November 4: Election Day
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- Tuesday, November 11: Veterans’ Day
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- Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
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- Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
Legal holidays listed are those contained in the state’s General Construction Law. The state will update the calendar to reflect floating holidays once they have been designated.
The full list released by the New York State Department of Civil Service also includes days of religious significance.
PEF Membership Benefits is out with its 2025 calendar. Members may download the PDF.