The state of Florida does not recognize Patriots' Day as an official public holiday. This observance is a legal holiday only in the states of Massachusetts and Maine, with some observances in Connecticut and Wisconsin.
Patriots' Day is held on the third Monday of April each year. It commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775, and marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. While the historical date is April 19th, the modern observance on a Monday was established to create a three-day weekend. The day is widely known for hosting the annual Boston Marathon.
Because it is a regional state holiday and not a federal one, all government offices, schools, banks, and businesses in Florida operate on their normal schedules. There are no statewide closures or official commemorative events within Florida for this occasion.
