All State of Florida Holidays 2018 is listed below. Orlando School Holidays, Orange County School Holidays and School Term for 2018 and 2019 are listed below.
State of Florida Holidays 2018, Orlando Holidays 2018
2018 Orlando Holidays and State of Florida Holidays 2018 are in the table. The State of Florida Holidays also includes US Federal Holidays that are celebrated all throughout USA.
FLORIDA HOLIDAY DATE | HOLIDAY DAY | STATE OF FLORIDA HOLIDAYS 2018 | TYPE OF HOLIDAY |
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January 1, 2018 | Monday | New Year’s Day | US Federal Holiday |
January 15, 2018 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This holiday celebrates his birthday. The civil rights leader was born on January 15. | US Federal Holiday |
January 19, 2018 | Friday | Robert E Lee Day celebrates the birthday of the Confederate General of the Civil War. Other Southern US states too celerate this holiday, but on different dates. | Florida Legal Holiday |
February 12, 2018 | Monday | 12 February is the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. Many other US states celebrate Abraham Lincoln and Gearge Washington’s birthday together on “President’s Day”. | Florida Legal Holiday |
February 15, 2018 | Thursday | Susan B Anthony was a social reformer who fought for women’s Suffrage, women’s rights and the abolition of slavery. Her birthday on 15 February is a Florida State Holiday and is called Susan B Anthony Day. | Florida Legal Holiday |
February 19, 2018 | 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). Florida has separate holidays for their birthdays. | US Federal Holiday |
March 30, 2018 | Friday | Good Friday is a Florida State Legal Holiday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. | Florida Legal Holiday |
April 2, 2018 | Monday | Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León, led the first European Expedition to Florida in 1513. Pascua Florida Day is celebrated on April 2 to celebrate his arrival in Florida. Pascua Florida Day is also the Florida State Day. | Florida Legal Holiday |
April 26, 2018 | Thursday | Confederate Memorial Day holiday commemorates the Confederate soldiers who died during the US Civil War. This holiday is also known as “Confederate Decoration Day” and “Confederate Heroes Day”. A total of 10 states celebrate this holiday. | Florida Legal Holiday |
May 28, 2018 | Monday | Memorial Day Holiday is a US Federal Holiday and is observed throught USA. This is an occasion to remember the patriotic US solidiers who died for their country. Memorial Day Holiday is the last Monday in May. | US Federal Holiday |
June 4, 2018 | Monday | During the US Civil War Jefferson Davis was President of the Confederate States. Jefferson Finis Davis’ birthday is on June 3; but since it is a Sunday, the next Monday, June 4, 2018, is a Florida Holiday. In addition to Florida, many other US Southern States celebrate Davis’ birthday as a state holiday. | Florida Legal Holiday |
June 14, 2018 | Thursday | Flag Day Holiday marks two important US milestones. The Star and Stripes flag became the US flag on June 14, 1777. This holiday also marks the birth of the US Army. | Florida Legal Holiday |
July 4, 2018 | Wednesday | 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 3, 2018 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September. Labor Day is a holiday throughout USA and it celebrates workers and the labor movement. | US Federal Holiday |
October 8, 2018 | Monday | Columbus Day Holiday celebrates the “Discovery” of America by Christopher Columbus. This US Federal holiday is on the second Monday in October. Florida state also celebrates this day as Farmer’s Day. | US Federal Holiday |
November 12, 2018 | Monday | Veteran’s Day Holiday honors the service of US Armed Forces veterans. Veteran’s Day is on November 11, which is also the end of World War 1. Since November 11, 2018 is a Sunday, November 12, 2018 (Monday) is Veteran’s Day holiday. | US Federal Holiday |
November 22, 2018 | Thursday | The fourth Thursday in November is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Thanksgiving started as a Harvest Festival. This is a US Federal Holiday celebrated all over the country. Schools have a 5 day mini-holiday starting from Nov 21 to Nov 25, 2018. | US Federal Holiday |
December 25, 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a US Federal Holiday. | US Federal Holiday |
All Sundays | All Sundays are Legal Holidays in Florida. | Florida Legal Holiday |
Florida and Orlando School Holidays in 2018 and 2019
Florida, Orlando and Orange County School Holidays in 2018 and 2019 are listed below. Florida students get three long holidays – Summer Break, Winter Break and Spring Break. In addition they get special holidays that are over and above the State of Florida Holidays.
Long Orlando and Florida School Holidays in 2018 – 2019
2018 – 2019 FLORIDA, ORNAGE COUNTY AND ORLANDO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | START OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | END OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | ||
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DATE | DAY | DATE | DAY | |
SUMMER HOLIDAY: Long holidays before change of grade. | June 5, 2018 | Thursday | August 12, 2018 | Sunday |
WINTER HOLIDAY: Long Winter holidays marks the end of Semester 1. | December 22, 2017 | Saturday | January 7, 2018 | Monday |
SPRING BREAK: Short Spring holidays leading to 4th Marking Period. | March 15, 2019 | Friday | March 24, 2018 | Sunday |
SUMMER HOLIDAY: Long holidays before change of grade. | May 30, 2019 | Thursday | August 4, 2019 | Sunday |
Special Florida, Orlando School Holidays in 2018 – 2019
In addition to the State of Florida Holidays 2018, students in Orlando, Orange County and Florida have these additional holidays. Three of these holidays mark of a school term.
2018 – 2019 ADDITIONAL ORLANDO, ORANGE COUNTY AND FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | DATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAY | DAY OF FLORIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAY |
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Day Before the Start of Second Marking period | October 15, 2018 | Monday |
Teacher Professional Day | October 26, 2018 | Friday |
Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 19 to 23, 2018 | Monday to Friday |
Day After End of Second Marking period | December 21, 2018 | Friday |
Day After End of Third Marking period | March 15, 2019 | Friday |
2018-2019 School Term Dates of Florida, Orlando Schools
Orlando Schools, Orange County Schools and Florida State Schools follow School Terms of Two Semesters. Each Semester is further divided into two Marking Periods. Dates for Orlando School Term in 2018 and 2019 are as follows:
SCHOOL TERM DATES | ORLANDO SCHOOL SEMESTER AND MARKING PERIOD IN 2018 AND 2019 |
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August 13, 2018 To October 12, 2018 | Orange County School First Marking Period or First School Term (First Semester) |
October 12, 2018 To December 20, 2018 | Orange County School Second Marking Period (First Semester) |
January 7, 2019 To March 14, 2019 | Orange County School Third Marking Period (Second Semester) |
March 25, 2019 To May 29, 2019 | Orange County School Fourth Marking Period (Second Semester) |
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