2027 US Federal Holidays
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027. 3 of them fall on a weekend, so the day off moves to Jun 18 (Juneteenth), Jul 5 (Independence Day), Dec 24 (Christmas Day). The dates follow 5 U.S.C. 6103, the law that sets the federal holidays, and match OPM's schedule of US federal holidays 2027, with the observed day off and the rule for each.
2027 federal holidays and observed dates
| Holiday | Date | Day off (observed) | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Same day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Same day | 3rd Monday of January |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Same day | 3rd Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Same day | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Saturday, June 19, 2027 | Friday, June 18, 2027 | June 19 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 4, 2027 | Monday, July 5, 2027 | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Same day | 1st Monday of September |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Same day | 2nd Monday of October |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Same day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Same day | 4th Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Friday, December 24, 2027 | December 25 |
New Year's Day 2028 is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027. That makes 12 federal days off fall inside 2027, one more than the usual 11.
Printable 2027 holiday list
Download the 2027 holiday list as a one-page PDF, with federal holidays, observed days off and widely observed days.
Widely observed days in 2027
These days are widely marked but are not federal holidays, so offices, banks and schools usually stay open.
| Day | Date | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | February 14 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | March 17 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Western Easter, set by the Gregorian church calendar (between March 22 and April 25) |
| Tax Day (federal income tax filing deadline) | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | April 15, or the next business day when April 15 falls on a weekend or a Washington, DC, holiday |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | 2nd Sunday of May |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 20, 2027 | 3rd Sunday of June |
| Halloween | Sunday, October 31, 2027 | October 31 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 26, 2027 | Friday after the 4th Thursday of November |
How do observed holidays work?
A federal holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday is observed on the Monday after. The Saturday rule is in 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and the Sunday rule in Executive Order 11582. Holidays set on a Monday, such as Labor Day, never move.
In 2027, the rule moves Juneteenth National Independence Day to Friday, June 18, 2027, Independence Day to Monday, July 5, 2027 and Christmas Day to Friday, December 24, 2027.
How many federal holidays are there?
There are 11 federal holidays, set by 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). The newest is Juneteenth National Independence Day, added in 2021. The law calls the February holiday Washington's Birthday; many states and businesses call it Presidents' Day.
Do employers, schools and banks follow these dates?
Not always. Federal holidays apply to federal employees, and other employers, schools and states set their own days off. States can add or drop holidays, and private employers choose which ones to give. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule, which doesn't move Saturday holidays to Friday (Federal Reserve holiday schedules).
How many long weekends are in 2027?
2027 has 10 three-day weekends created by federal holidays. The 2027 calendar lists each one with its dates.
2027 holidays FAQ
What is the first federal holiday of 2027?
2027 starts with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2027?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day is Saturday, June 19, 2027, and the day off is Friday, June 18, 2027.
Is Easter a federal holiday?
No. Easter Sunday 2027 is Sunday, March 28, 2027, but it is not one of the 11 federal holidays.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
No. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26, 2027, is a regular workday for federal employees unless an executive order closes offices.
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is Monday, October 11, 2027, the 2nd Monday of October. Some states and cities mark Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date.
Related
Federal holiday dates are checked against the OPM federal holiday schedule on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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