Panhandle seasonal hiring calendar
Month by month, when leisure and hospitality jobs rise and fall across the Florida Panhandle, from federal employment data, and when to book your seasonal team.
Florida Panhandle
+10,300
more leisure and hospitality jobs in June than in January, on average.
Average of 2023–2025, three Panhandle metro areas. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jobs by month compared with the yearly average
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| Month | Jobs | vs. average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60,100 | -8.6% |
| February | 61,800 | -6.1% |
| March | 65,800 | +0.1% |
| April | 66,900 | +1.7% |
| May | 68,500 | +4.2% |
| June | 70,400 | +7% |
| July | 70,200 | +6.8% |
| August | 68,600 | +4.3% |
| September | 65,500 | -0.5% |
| October | 65,000 | -1.2% |
| November | 63,800 | -3% |
| December | 62,700 | -4.7% |
Your hiring plan for the year
1
Book seasonal staff
January
Jobs start climbing in March. Line up your seasonal team six to eight weeks ahead so people are hired and trained in time.
2
Peak season
May, June, July, August
The busiest months for hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions. Have your full team in place, plus backup for callouts.
3
Quiet season
January, February, November, December
Hiring is slowest. A good time to cross-train, plan next season and invite your best seasonal workers back.
By metro area
| Metro area | Slowest month | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | 21,300 | 26,200 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | 25,500 | 28,000 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | 13,300 | 16,400 |
Leisure and hospitality jobs (all employees, not seasonally adjusted), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics. Monthly averages of 2023–2025; latest data: August 2026. Updated automatically. Plan the pay for your team