US Federal Holidays 2027
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027. Federal offices, banks and the postal service close on federal holidays; most private employers give at least the main ones off. State holidays and observances such as Black Friday are not federal days off.
Federal holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Monday | Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Monday | Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Saturday | Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Sunday | Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Monday | Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Thursday | Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
Other important dates in 2027
These are not days off, but many people plan around them.
- Valentine's Day Sun, Feb 14
- St. Patrick's Day Wed, Mar 17
- Easter Sunday Sun, Mar 28
- Mother's Day Sun, May 9
- Father's Day Sun, Jun 20
- Halloween Sun, Oct 31
- Black Friday Fri, Nov 26
- Christmas Eve Fri, Dec 24
- New Year's Eve Fri, Dec 31
Plan your 2027
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after. In 2027 this applies to Juneteenth (observed Friday, June 18, 2027), Independence Day (observed Monday, July 5, 2027), Christmas Day (observed Friday, December 24, 2027).
When is the first federal holiday of 2027?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is the last federal holiday of 2027?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 24, 2027.