We’ve all been there. You show up to pay your taxes or get your license at the DMV only to find out the office is closed. To avoid wasting time on a day you forgot was a holiday (probably because you didn’t have it off) take note of the list below. Each state sets aside certain days of the year as holidays where state courts, government buildings, and public schools are closed.
Patriot’s Day
If you’re a recent transplant to New England, you may not have heard of Patriot’s Day before. Patriot’s Day is a unique holiday that Massachusetts and Maine celebrate to commemorate the first fight between the British and colonial militia at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Basically, this day remembers the beginning of the American Revolution. While originally celebrated on April 19th of each year (as April 19, 1775 was the date of the battles), it’s now celebrated on the third Monday in April. Everyone loves a good three day weekend.
Holidays in Maine
The table below lists the legal holidays in Maine.
| Code Sections | Maine Code Revised Title 4: Judiciary, Section 1051: Legal Holidays and Title 20-A: Education, Section 4802: (School) Holidays |
| Legal State Court Holidays | Maine state government and state courts celebrate the following holidays:
In order for everyone to get a three day weekend, which a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the day it’s observed. |
Working on a Holiday
Some jobs are so necessary, like nursing and public transportation providers, that even if it’s a major holiday, someone must be working. Unfortunately, your employer doesn’t have to pay time-and-a-half or a bonus for working on a holiday, unless you have an employment contract that says otherwise.
Note: State laws are updated frequently. Please contact a knowledgeable attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify any state laws you’re researching.
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