Kentucky Holidays 2023

Check Kentucky Public Holidays and Special days observed in the year 2023.

This page provides a complete list of official state and public holidays in Kentucky for the year 2023. It includes recognized observances, long weekends, and important dates celebrated across the state. These holidays may affect government offices, schools, and businesses. Stay informed and plan ahead with the full holiday calendar for Kentucky.

Kentucky, United States
Date Day Holiday Type
Jan. 1, 2023 Sunday New Year's Day National
Jan. 2, 2023 Monday New Year's Day National
Jan. 16, 2023 Monday Civil Rights Day Local holiday
Jan. 16, 2023 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day National
Feb. 2, 2023 Thursday World Wetlands Day Worldwide
March 1, 2023 Wednesday Zero Discrimination Day UN observance
April 7, 2023 Friday Good Friday Local holiday, Christian
April 26, 2023 Wednesday Administrative Professionals Day Observance
May 22, 2023 Monday Harvey Milk Day Local observance
May 29, 2023 Monday Whit Monday Christian
May 29, 2023 Monday Memorial Day National
June 1, 2023 Thursday Statehood Day Local observance
June 19, 2023 Monday Juneteenth Local observance
July 4, 2023 Tuesday Independence Day National
Aug. 4, 2023 Friday Coast Guard Birthday Observance
Sept. 4, 2023 Monday Labor Day National
Oct. 9, 2023 Monday Columbus Day National
Oct. 21, 2023 Saturday Sweetest Day Observance
Nov. 10, 2023 Friday Veterans Day observed National
Nov. 11, 2023 Saturday Veterans Day National
Nov. 23, 2023 Thursday Thanksgiving Day National
Nov. 24, 2023 Friday Day After Thanksgiving Local holiday
Dec. 8, 2023 Friday Feast of the Immaculate Conception Christian
Dec. 17, 2023 Sunday Pan American Aviation Day Observance
Dec. 24, 2023 Sunday Christmas Eve Local holiday
Dec. 25, 2023 Monday Christmas Eve Local holiday
Dec. 25, 2023 Monday Christmas Day National