Arkansas § 1-5-101 - Official holidays.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 1-5-101 — Official holidays., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-5-101. Official holidays.
The following days are declared to be the sole official holidays applicable to state government in Arkansas: New Year's Day — January 1; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday — the third Monday in January; George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day — the third Monday in February; Memorial Day — the last Monday in May; Independence Day — July 4; Labor Day — the first Monday in September; Veterans Day — November 11; Thanksgiving Day — the fourth Thursday in November; Christmas Eve — December 24; Christmas Day — December 25; and An employee's birthday — an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday. A holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed on the succeeding Monday. It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that all state employees shall be entitled to eleven (11) paid holidays per year. The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate rules and regulations to assure this legislative intent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 1-5-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 1-5-101 cover?
Section 1-5-101 ("Official holidays.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 1-5-101?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 1-5-101" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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