If the landlord’s count includes a Florida legal holiday, then the notice is improper giving the tenant a defense to the eviction lawsuit.
What are the legal holidays for the State of Florida? They are listed in Florida Statute 683.01 and include the following:
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Sunday, the first day of each week.
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New Year’s Day, January 1.
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Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15.
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Birthday of Robert E. Lee, January 19.
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Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12.
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Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday, February 15.
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Washington’s Birthday, the third Monday in February.
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Good Friday.
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Pascua Florida Day, April 2.
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Confederate Memorial Day, April 26.
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Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
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Birthday of Jefferson Davis, June 3.
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Flag Day, June 14.
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Independence Day, July 4.
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Labor Day, the first Monday in September.
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Columbus Day and Farmers’ Day, the second Monday in October.
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Veterans’ Day, November 11.
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General Election Day.
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Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.
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Christmas Day, December 25.
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Shrove Tuesday, sometimes also known as “Mardi Gras,” in counties where carnival associations are organized for the purpose of celebrating the same.
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Whenever any legal holiday shall fall upon a Sunday, the Monday next following shall be deemed a public holiday for all and any of the purposes aforesaid.
