January
2 federal holidays12 days offLongest break: 3 days
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 18
2027 US holidays
2027 has 11 US federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. A federal holiday that falls on a weekend is observed on the nearest weekday.
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2027 US holidays by month
Federal offices, banks and most schools close on federal holidays. New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, so federal offices close on Friday, December 31, 2027.
Day off (weekend or holiday)Federal holidayWeekday off for a weekend holidayOther holiday
February
1 federal holiday9 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Valentine's DaySunday, February 14
- Presidents' DayMonday, February 15
March
No federal holidays8 days offLongest break: 2 days
- St. Patrick's DayWednesday, March 17
- EasterSunday, March 28
April
No federal holidays8 days offLongest break: 2 days
No holidays this month.
May
1 federal holiday11 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Mother's DaySunday, May 9
- Memorial DayMonday, May 31
June
1 federal holiday9 days offLongest break: 3 days
- JuneteenthSaturday, June 19Day off Fri, Jun 18
- Father's DaySunday, June 20
July
1 federal holiday10 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Independence DaySunday, July 4Day off Mon, Jul 5
August
No federal holidays9 days offLongest break: 2 days
No holidays this month.
September
1 federal holiday9 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Labor DayMonday, September 6
October
1 federal holiday11 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Columbus DayMonday, October 11
- HalloweenSunday, October 31
November
2 federal holidays10 days offLongest break: 2 days
- Veterans DayThursday, November 11
- ThanksgivingThursday, November 25
December
1 federal holiday10 days offLongest break: 3 days
- Christmas EveFriday, December 24Day off for Christmas Day
- Christmas DaySaturday, December 25Day off Fri, Dec 24
- New Year's EveFriday, December 31Day off for New Year's Day 2028
2027 holiday dates
When each holiday falls in 2027, and where it comes from.
New Year's Day 2027: Friday, January 1
Federal holiday. The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Three-day weekend through Sunday, January 3. January 2027 calendarMartin Luther King Jr. Day 2027: Monday, January 18
Federal holiday. Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929. A federal holiday since 1986. Three-day weekend from Saturday, January 16. January 2027 calendarValentine's Day 2027: Sunday, February 14
Observance, not a federal holiday. Named after Saint Valentine and linked with romantic love since the Middle Ages. February 2027 calendarPresidents' Day 2027: Monday, February 15
Federal holiday. Officially Washington's Birthday, honoring George Washington, born February 22, 1732. Three-day weekend from Saturday, February 13. February 2027 calendarSt. Patrick's Day 2027: Wednesday, March 17
Observance, not a federal holiday. Honors Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, on the traditional date of his death. March 2027 calendarEaster 2027: Sunday, March 28
Observance, not a federal holiday. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, on the first Sunday after the spring full moon. March 2027 calendarMother's Day 2027: Sunday, May 9
Observance, not a federal holiday. Started by Anna Jarvis. President Wilson made it a national observance in 1914. May 2027 calendarMemorial Day 2027: Monday, May 31
Federal holiday. Honors US military members who died in service. It began as Decoration Day after the Civil War. Three-day weekend from Saturday, May 29. May 2027 calendarJuneteenth 2027: Saturday, June 19
Federal holiday. Marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. A federal holiday since 2021. Observed Friday, June 18. Three-day weekend through Sunday, June 20. June 2027 calendarFather's Day 2027: Sunday, June 20
Observance, not a federal holiday. First held in Spokane, Washington, in 1910 and made a permanent national observance in 1972. June 2027 calendarIndependence Day 2027: Sunday, July 4
Federal holiday. Marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Observed Monday, July 5. Three-day weekend from Saturday, July 3. July 2027 calendarLabor Day 2027: Monday, September 6
Federal holiday. Honors American workers and the labor movement. A federal holiday since 1894. Three-day weekend from Saturday, September 4. September 2027 calendarColumbus Day 2027: Monday, October 11
Federal holiday. Marks Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Many states and cities also mark the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Three-day weekend from Saturday, October 9. October 2027 calendarHalloween 2027: Sunday, October 31
Observance, not a federal holiday. Grew from the Celtic festival of Samhain and the eve of All Saints' Day. October 2027 calendarVeterans Day 2027: Thursday, November 11
Federal holiday. Honors everyone who has served in the US armed forces. It began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I in 1918. November calendarThanksgiving 2027: Thursday, November 25
Federal holiday. Traces back to the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag. Also called Turkey Day. November calendarChristmas Eve 2027: Friday, December 24
Observance, not a federal holiday. The evening before Christmas, often marked with family dinners and church services. December calendarChristmas Day 2027: Saturday, December 25
Federal holiday. Celebrates the birth of Jesus and is widely marked as a cultural holiday. Observed Friday, December 24. Three-day weekend through Sunday, December 26. December calendarNew Year's Eve 2027: Friday, December 31
Observance, not a federal holiday. The last day of the year, celebrated with countdowns to midnight. December calendar
2027 holiday questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2027. 3 fall on a weekend and are observed on the nearest weekday. New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, so federal offices close on Friday, December 31, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thanksgiving 2027 is Thursday, November 25, the fourth Thursday of November.
When is Labor Day 2027?
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, September 6, the first Monday of September.
When is Presidents' Day 2027?
Presidents' Day 2027 is Monday, February 15, the third Monday of February. Its official federal name is Washington's Birthday.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday. In 2027, though, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, so federal offices close on Friday, December 24 instead.
Is Easter a federal holiday?
No. Easter is not a federal holiday, because it always falls on a Sunday. Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. Good Friday, Friday, March 26, is not a federal holiday either.
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