HB 846 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 846 designates June 19 (Juneteenth) as an official legal holiday in Mississippi by amending Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. This change adds Juneteenth to the state's list of recognized holidays, meaning state government offices and agencies would close on this day, similar to other holidays like Independence Day. The bill directly affects state operations and public employees, aligning Mississippi with 47 other states that already recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday. It does not create new paid leave requirements for private employers or alter existing holiday schedules beyond this specific addition.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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