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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in Arkansas (AR), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Arkansas is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in Arkansas (AR) 2026
Public holidays in Arkansas include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day and Juneteenth.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates DayMonday, February 16
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Christmas EveThursday, December 24
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Last checked: April 10, 2026.
School term dates in Arkansas 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Arkansas in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtArkansas districts publish their own calendars. Use the official Arkansas education directory to locate your local district and school sites. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Arkansas's official education directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Arkansas's official education directory. Source
Source: Arkansas Department of Education. Last checked: April 10, 2026.