Fire up the grill! The Fourth of July is coming up fast.
July 4 is one of those holidays that always falls on a specific date, not a Monday or Friday, and in 2024, July 4th will be on a Thursday.
That’s no problem if you’re a Florida state employee.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday created a four-day weekend for state employees.
Is the Fourth of July a federal holiday?
Yes, July 4, also called Independence Day, is one of 11 federal holidays:
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New Year’s Day – Jan. 1
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Martin Luther King’s Birthday – third Monday in January
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Washington’s Birthday – third Monday in February
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Memorial Day – last Monday in May
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Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19
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Independence Day – July 4
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Labor Day – first Monday in September
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Indigenous People’s Day – second Monday in October
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Veterans’ Day – Nov. 11
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Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday in November
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Christmas Day – Dec. 25
Is July 4th a Florida state holiday?
Yes. Florida state employees get nine paid holidays:
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New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
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Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15
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Memorial Day, May 27 (the last Monday in May)
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Independence Day, July 4
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Labor Day, Sept. 2 (the first Monday in September)
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Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11
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Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 (the fourth Thursday in November)
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Day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29
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Christmas Day, Dec. 25
➤ Legal holidays in Florida: State offices may be closed on these days
State employees get extra day off for July 4, 2024
On Monday, June 24, DeSantis created a four-day Fourth of July holiday weekend this year for state employees.
DeSantis announced state offices will closed Friday, July 5, in addition to the scheduled closure on July 4 for Independence Day.
“Following another historic legislative session that delivered tax breaks and record investments for Floridians – all while reducing spending – I hope our state employees use this additional time off to enjoy Florida’s Freedom Summer with their loved ones and celebrate America,” DeSantis said.
Record-breaking travel expected over Fourth of July holiday
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An estimated 70.9 million people will travel for the Fourth of July holiday, a record-breaking number.
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The most popular domestic destinations are Seattle, Orlando, Anchorage, Honolulu and Miami.
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The worst times to drive for 4th of July week are July 3 and 4 between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Before you hit the road, get free Krispy Kreme doughnut
Customers who wear red, white and blue to participating Krispy Kreme shops on July 4 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut, the company said in the news release.
Contributors: C.A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network-Florida; Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida workers get 4-day weekend for July 4th. Holidays list
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