Listed below are the 2017 School, Public and Legal Florida Holidays and Orlando Holidays. US Federal and State Florida Holidays in 2017 are listed below. Also listed are the 2017 Schools Holidays in Florida and Orlando.
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List of Florida Holidays 2017 And Orlando Holidays 2017
| HOLIDAY DATE | HOLIDAY DAY | LEGAL FLORIDA HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES IN 2017 | STATE OR FEDERAL HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Sundays | All Sundays in Florida are holidays. | Florida Legal Holiday | |
| January 2, 2017 | Monday | 2 Jan, 2017 is a holiday since New Year’s Day in 2017 is on Sunday. | US Federal Holiday |
| January 16, 2017 | Monday | Third Monday in January is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day is a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, which is on 15 January. | US Federal Holiday |
| January 19, 2017 | Thursday | Robert E Lee Day celebrates his birthday on 19 Jan. Robert E Lee was a famous Confederate General in the Civil War. Other Southern States celebrate this day on different dates. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| February 13, 2017 | Monday | President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is a state holiday in Florida. Abraham Lincoln was born on 12 Feb. Since 12 Feb, 2017 is a Sunday, 13 Feb, 2017 (Monday) is a holiday in Orlando and Florida. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| February 15, 2017 | Wednesday | Susan B Anthony Day celerates the birthday of the social reformer on 15 February. Susan B. Anthony played an important part in women’s Suffrage movement. She also fought for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| February 20, 2017 | Monday | Third Monday in February is an USA Federal holiday to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday. His real birthday is on 22 Feb. This US holiday is also called “President’s Day” since some states combines the birthday celebrations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (born on 12 Feb). | US Federal Holiday |
| April 14, 2017 | Friday | Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| April 3, 2017 | Monday | Pascua Florida Day is the Florida State Day. Pascua Florida Day celebrates the discovery of Florida in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León. Pascua Florida Day is on 2 April. Since April 2, 2017 is a Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| April 26, 2017 | Wednesday | Confederate Memorial Day is in memory of Confederate martyrs of the Civil War. In addition to Floride 9 other Southern states too celebrate this holiday. Confederate Memorial Day is also called “Confederate Heroes Day” and “Confederate Decoration Day”. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| May 29, 2017 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday is in remembrance of US military personnel who died serving their country. The last Monday in May is Memorial Day. | US Federal Holiday |
| June 2, 2017 | Friday | Jefferson Davis’ birthday is a holiday in Florida and many Southern states. Jefferson Finis Davis was President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. Jefferson Davis’ birthday is on June 3; since it falls on Saturday, June 2 is a holiday in Orlando. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| June 14, 2017 | Wednesday | Flag Day Holiday celebrates the flag of the United States of America. The US Flag was formally adopted on June 14, 1777. This day is also celebrated as the birthday of the US Army. | Florida Legal Holiday |
| July 4, 2017 | Tuesday | Fourth of July is the Independence Day of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 and the birth of a new nation took place. | US Federal Holiday |
| September 4, 2017 | Monday | Labor Day is a Federal holiday that celebrates the labor movement and the role of workers. Labor Day in USA is on the first Monday in September. | US Federal Holiday |
| October 9, 2017 | Monday | Columbus Day celebrates the dicovery of America and the new world by Christopher Columbus. Countries in Latin America too celebrate Columbus Day. In Florida this day is also celebrated as Farmers’ Day. Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October. | US Federal Holiday |
| November 10, 2017 | Friday | Veterans Day is observed in USA to honor veterans who served in the US Armed Forces. Veterans Day is actually on Nov 11, 2017. Since that is a Saturday, in 2017, Nov 10 is a holiday. The date of Veterans Day coincides with the end of World War 1. | US Federal Holiday |
| November 23, 2017 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day Holiday is observed on the fourth Thursday in November. Schools break for 5 days from Nov 22 to Nov 26, 2017. Originally Thanksgiving Day was a Harvest Festival. | US Federal Holiday |
| December 25, 2017 | Monday | Christmas is celebrated all over the US and the world as the birthday of Jesus Christ. | US Federal Holiday |
NOTE: When a Florida Holiday is on a Saturday, the day before (Friday) is a holiday.
NOTE: When a Florida Holiday is on a Sunday, the next day (Monday) is a holiday.
Please refer to Florida Statutes Chapter 683 for further information on Orlando Holidays and Florida Holidays.
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2017 and 2018 School Holidays in Florida and Orlando
In addition to the above Florida holidays, students in Orlando and Florida also get the following holidays:
Long School Holidays in Orlando and Florida in 2017
| 2017 – 2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN FLORIDA AND ORLANDO | START OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | END OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATE | DAY | DATE | DAY | |
| SUMMER HOLIDAY: Long holidays before change of grade. | June 1, 2017 | Thursday | August 6, 2017 | Sunday |
| WINTER HOLIDAY: Long Winter holidays marks the end of Semester 1. | December 9, 2017 | Saturday | January 2, 2018 | Tuesday |
| SPRING BREAK: Short Spring holidays which lead to 4th Marking Period. | March 16, 2018 | Friday | March 25, 2018 | Sunday |
| SUMMER HOLIDAY: Long holidays before change of grade. | June 5, 2018 | Thursday | August 12, 2018 | Sunday |
NOTE: This is a tentative list of Florida school holidays. The official Florida holiday list has not yet been declared.
School Holidays In Florida and Orlando in 2017, 2018
| 2017 – 2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN ORLANDO AND FLORIDA | DATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAY | DAY OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|
| End of First Marking period on Oct 12, 2017 | October 13, 2017 | Friday |
| Teacher Professional Day | October 27, 2017 | Friday |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 22, 2017 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 23, 2017 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 24, 2017 | Friday |
| End of Second Marking period on Mar 15, 2018 | March 16, 2018 | Friday |
| Student Holiday | April 27, 2018 | Friday |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 28, 2018 | Monday |
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