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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in Mississippi (MS), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Mississippi is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in Mississippi (MS) 2026
Public holidays in Mississippi include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee's Birthday and Confederate Memorial Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee's BirthdayMonday, January 19
Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 16
Confederate Memorial DayMonday, April 27
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 DayFriday, December 25
Source: Mississippi State Personnel Board. Last checked: April 10, 2026.
School term dates in Mississippi 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Mississippi in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtMississippi districts publish their own calendars. Use official MDE district and school resources to reach local calendars. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Mississippi's official school directory resources. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Mississippi's official school directory resources. Source
Source: Mississippi Department of Education. Last checked: April 10, 2026.