There are twelve observed New York State holidays for state employees. Under the Attendance Rules, a holiday that falls on a Sunday is observed on the following Monday. Lincoln's Birthday and Election Day are deemed floating holidays and can optionally be observed on a later date. A holiday is observed by employees scheduled to work that day; it is not available as a regular or floating holiday for other employees.
| New York State holiday name | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday, January 1 | Monday, January 2 (observed) | Tuesday, January 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 17 | Monday, January 16 | Monday, January 21 |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Saturday, February 12 (float) | Monday, February 13 (observed, float) | Tuesday, February 12 (float) |
| Washington's Birthday (Observed) | Monday, February 21 | Monday, February 20 | Monday, February 18 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 30 | Monday, May 28 | Monday, May 27 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 4 | Wednesday, July 4 | Thursday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 5 | Monday, September 3 | Monday, September 2 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 10 | Monday, October 8 | Monday, October 14 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 8 (float) | Tuesday, November 6 (float) | Tuesday, November 5 (float) |
| Veterans' Day | Friday, November 11 | Monday, November 12 (observed) | Monday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 24 | Thursday, November 22 | Thursday, November 28 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 26 (observed) | Tuesday, December 25 | Wednesday, December 25 |
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