Federal holidays, state holidays, school year, election dates, and local civic events tracked by The Palm Beach.
Jan 1, 2026
New Year's Day
PublicHoliday
Jan 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PublicHoliday
Feb 16, 2026
Presidents' Day
PublicHoliday
Mar 8, 2026
Daylight Saving Time begins
Event
Mar 15, 2026
Spring Break (Florida public schools)
Most Florida school districts schedule spring break in mid-March.
Event
Apr 15, 2026
Tax Day (federal income tax filing deadline)
Federal income tax returns due. Extensions filable via Form 4868.
Event
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
PublicHoliday
May 25, 2026
Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week
Annual emergency-management awareness week. Sales-tax holiday on hurricane preparation supplies.
Event
Jun 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026
Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30. Local emergency-management offices issue regular updates during active storms.
Event
Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth
PublicHoliday
Jul 4, 2026
Independence Day
PublicHoliday
Jul 25, 2026 — Aug 7, 2026
Florida Sales Tax Holiday — Back to School
Tax-free week on school supplies and clothing.
Event
Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day
PublicHoliday
Oct 12, 2026
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 1, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Event
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day
General election day in even-numbered years.
Event
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
PublicHoliday
Dec 25, 2026
Christmas Day
PublicHoliday
This calendar combines federal holidays, state-specific observances for Florida, civic recurring events (Tax Day, Election Day, DST), and seasonal events that affect Palm Beach, Florida residents. It is updated annually as official dates are confirmed.