Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Employees Will Receive an Extra Day Off for July 4th Weekend

TALLAHASSEE, FL - On June 23, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, in celebration of America’s 249^th Independence Day weekend and as Florida leads up to America’s 250^th anniversary.

“In anticipation of America’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, I am giving state employees a longer weekend this year to celebrate,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I hope our state employees use this additional time off to enjoy Florida’s Freedom Summer with their loved ones and reflect on the importance and meaning of our nation’s founding.”

The governor is also approving a 2% raise-funded through the state’s annual budget-for state employees, which will go into effect July 1, 2025. At the Governor’s request, this raise will not be applied to the salary of the Governor.

State offices will close on July 3rd in addition to regular office closures on July 4^th commemorating Independence Day. State office closures will create a four-day holiday weekend which will benefit nearly 100,000 people in the State Personnel System.