HB 1343 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.

HB 1343 designates June 19 (Juneteenth) as a legal holiday in Mississippi, requiring state government offices to close on that date. This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-7 to add Juneteenth to the state's official list of legal holidays, which currently includes days like Independence Day and Christmas. The change would directly affect state employees and public institutions that observe legal holidays, aligning Mississippi with other states recognizing Juneteenth. It does not alter private business operations but establishes a fixed date holiday for state entities.
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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