Arizona State Holidays

Arizona State Holidays include the following dates:

• Mother's Day - May 10, 2026 (Second Sunday in May)

• Native American Recognition Day - June 7, 2026

• Father's Day - June 21, 2026

• National Arizona Day - June 21

• American Family Day - August 2, 2026 (First Sunday in August)

• Constitution Commemoration Day - September 18, 2026 (When Constitution Commemoration Day falls on a day other than Sunday, it is observed on the Sunday prior to September 17)

These are in addition to the US Federal Holidays!

You can check out the 2026 Arizona State Holiday page on the Arizona State Government website.

Local Arizona Observance Weeks

• Arizona Wildfire Awareness Week - March 23-27, 2026

• Arizona Heat Awareness Week - May 4-8, 2026

• Southwest Monsoon Awareness Week - June 7-13, 2026

• Official Arizona Monsoon Season - June 15 - September 30, 2026

Arizona State Flag

Map of Arizona

Arizona Trivia

• The World's Best-Preserved Meteor Crater: Located near Winslow, Arizona, Barringer Crater is the finest example of a meteorite impact site on Earth, stretching nearly a mile wide and plunging 550 feet deep into the desert floor.

• The Capital of Turquoise: Arizona is a leading global producer of premium turquoise, and its famous Sleeping Beauty Mine produced some of the most sought-after, robin's-egg blue gemstones in jewelry history.

• The Only Place with the Saguaro Cactus: The iconic Saguaro cactus, famous for its massive human-like arms, grows naturally only in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and small portions of neighboring Mexico, taking up to 75 years just to grow its very first branch.

Overview of Arizona

Arizona Festivals and Events

Discover the most popular celebrations in the region with our curated list of some of the top festivals and events, complete with their verified dates and annual scheduling rules.

• January 22 - February 14, 2027: Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase (Observed at multiple city venues in Tucson. Rule: Begins annually on the late Friday in January and spans over three full weeks across the city as a massive international collector spectacle)

• January 23 - January 31, 2027: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction (Observed at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Rule: Runs annually for nine consecutive days encompassing the late full week and two surrounding weekends in January)

• October 1 - November 1, 2026 / October 1 - October 31, 2027: Arizona State Fair (Observed at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix. Rule: Takes place for an entire month during the fall, opening its gates specifically from Thursday through Sunday each week)

• October 16-18, 2026 / October 15-17, 2027: Helldorado Days (Observed on Allen Street in Tombstone. Rule: Always celebrated over a three-day weekend starting on the third Friday in October, featuring the grand parade on Sunday)

National Parks in Arizona

• Grand Canyon National Park
• Petrified Forest National Park
• Saquaro National Park

For additional information on National Parks in Arizona, visit the National Park Service website.

State Parks in Arizona

There are 17 State Parks in Arizona.  The State Parks website is a great resource to find detailed information on all of the State Parks as well as the National Parks: https://www.stateparks.com/az.html

Arizona State Facts and History

Explore the core identity and rich heritage of the region with our comprehensive guide to its official state history, symbols, and unique characteristics:

• Arizona became the 48th State on February 14, 1912

• Arizona State Abbreviation: AZ

• Arizona State Capital: Phoenix

• Arizona State Amphibian: The Arizona Tree Frog

• Arizona State Animal: Ringtail Cat

• Arizona State Bird: Cactus Wren

• Arizona State Butterfly: Two-tailed Swallowtail

• Arizona State Fish: Apache Trout

• Arizona State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom

• Arizona State Gemstone: Turquoise

• Arizona State Nicknames: The Copper State, The Grand Canyon State

• Arizona State Reptile: Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake

• Arizona State Tree: Parkinsonia Florida (commonly called blue palo verde)

Arizona Resources

• Arizona - Wikipedia -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona

• State of Arizona Government - https://az.gov/

• Visit Arizona website - http://www.visitarizona.com/

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