Located in northeastern Arkansas, Craighead County has an area of 713 square miles and a population of 111,231 according to the 2020 census.
The creation of Craighead County occurred on February 19, 1859, in the Arkansas Legislature in Little Rock, Arkansas. Senator William A. Jones, representing St. Francis and Poinsett Counties, sponsored an Act to create a new county from parts of Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties.
Code of Ordinances | Craighead County, AR | Municode Library
Craighead County Courthouse Holiday Schedule
(Craighead County offices observe several holidays throughout the year. During these observances, normal office hours are unavailable as each department will be closed on those days. Please refer to the following list of dates to find the dates that our offices are closed in observance.)
| New Year’s Day (January 1) | 1/1/2026 | |
| Martin L King Day (3rd Monday in Jan) | 1/19/2026 | |
| President's Day (3rd Monday in Feb) | 2/16/2026 | |
| Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) | 5/25/2026 | |
| Independence Day (July 3 Observed) | 7/3/2026 | |
| Labor Day (First Monday in Sept) | 9/7/2026 | |
| Veteran's Day (November 11) | 11/11/2026 | |
| Thanksgiving & following (4th Thursday & following day) | 11/26 & 11/27/2026 | |
| Christmas Eve (December 24) | 12/24/2026 | |
| Christmas Day (December 25) | 12/25/2026 | |
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