Federal Holidays 2027 — US Federal Holiday List & Dates

Federal Holidays 2027

There are 11 federal holidays in 2027 in the United States. Three of them fall on a weekend and shift to a weekday observance: Juneteenth (observed Friday, June 18), Independence Day (observed Monday, July 5), and Christmas Day (observed Friday, December 24).

Note on observed dates: Under federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103), when a holiday falls on Saturday it is observed on the preceding Friday; when it falls on Sunday it is observed on the following Monday.

Federal holidays are established by Congress under Title 5 of the United States Code. They apply to federal employees and the District of Columbia. Private-sector observance varies by employer and state.

US Federal Holidays 2027 — Holiday-by-Holiday Guide

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New Year’s Day — Friday, January 1, 2027

New Year’s Day marks the start of the calendar year. It is one of the most widely observed public holidays in the United States, with federal offices, banks, the stock market (NYSE/NASDAQ), and most schools closed. Falls on a Friday in 2027, naturally extending into a 3-day weekend.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 18, 2027

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader born on January 15, 1929. It is observed on the third Monday of January every year, making January 18 the date in 2027. Federal offices, many schools, and some businesses close. It is also designated a National Day of Service.

Presidents’ Day — Monday, February 15, 2027

Officially named Washington’s Birthday by federal law, Presidents’ Day is observed on the third Monday of February. In 2027 that falls on February 15. It commemorates George Washington’s birthday (February 22) and is widely used to honor all past presidents.

Memorial Day — Monday, May 31, 2027

Memorial Day honors US military personnel who have died in service. It is observed on the last Monday of May — May 31 in 2027. It marks the unofficial start of summer and creates a 3-day weekend (Saturday May 29 – Monday May 31).

Juneteenth National Independence Day — Observed Friday, June 18, 2027

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, specifically June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. It became a federal holiday in June 2021. The official date is Saturday, June 19, 2027, but is observed on Friday, June 18. Federal offices are closed on June 18.

Independence Day — Observed Monday, July 5, 2027

Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The official date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. Because it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, July 5 — creating a 4-day weekend from Saturday July 3 through Tuesday July 6 for many workers.

Labor Day — Monday, September 6, 2027

Labor Day honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers. It is observed on the first Monday of September — September 6 in 2027. It marks the unofficial end of summer and creates a 3-day weekend.

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Monday, October 11, 2027

The federal holiday is officially named Columbus Day and falls on the second Monday of October. In 2027 that is October 11. Many states and cities now observe it as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead. Stock markets remain open; the holiday is not universally observed in the private sector.

Veterans Day — Thursday, November 11, 2027

Veterans Day honors all US military veterans, both living and deceased. Unlike Memorial Day, it is not moved to the nearest Monday — it is always observed on November 11. In 2027 that falls on a Thursday. Federal offices, post offices, and many banks close. Schools vary by state.

Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 25, 2027

Thanksgiving Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of November — November 25 in 2027. It is one of the most widely celebrated American holidays, with schools, federal offices, and most businesses closed. Many Americans also take Friday November 26 off, creating a popular 4-day weekend.

Christmas Day — Observed Friday, December 24, 2027

Christmas Day is officially December 25 — a Saturday in 2027. The federal observed holiday falls on Friday, December 24. Combined with the weekend, this creates a 4-day Christmas break (Friday December 24 through Monday December 27). New Year’s Day 2028 (Saturday) will be observed on Friday, January 1 — extending the holiday season.

Working Calendar 2027 — Business Days & Long Weekends

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The 2027 calendar year has 261 working days (excluding weekends and all 11 federal holidays). The breakdown by quarter:

Quarter	Months	Working days	Federal holidays
Q1	January–March	63	3 (New Year’s, MLK, Presidents’)
Q2	April–June	65	2 (Memorial Day, Juneteenth)
Q3	July–September	66	2 (Independence Day, Labor Day)
Q4	October–December	67	4 (Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Long weekends from US federal holidays 2027

Every federal holiday that falls on a Monday or Friday produces a 3-day weekend. In 2027, two holidays fall mid-week (Veterans Day on Thursday and Thanksgiving on Thursday), and three fall on weekends, generating extended breaks:

Holiday	Observed	Long weekend
New Year’s Day	Fri Jan 1	Fri–Sun (3 days)
MLK Day	Mon Jan 18	Sat–Mon (3 days)
Presidents’ Day	Mon Feb 15	Sat–Mon (3 days)
Memorial Day	Mon May 31	Sat–Mon (3 days)
Juneteenth (observed)	Fri Jun 18	Fri–Sun (3 days)
Independence Day (observed)	Mon Jul 5	Sat–Tue (4 days) ⭐
Labor Day	Mon Sep 6	Sat–Mon (3 days)
Columbus Day	Mon Oct 11	Sat–Mon (3 days)
Thanksgiving	Thu Nov 25	Thu–Sun (4 days with Fri off) ⭐
Christmas (observed)	Fri Dec 24	Fri–Mon (4 days) ⭐

The three best extended breaks in the 2027 federal holiday calendar are Independence Day weekend (July 3–6), Thanksgiving weekend (November 25–28), and Christmas–New Year’s (December 24 through January 1, 2028).

Download 2027 Federal Holiday Calendar — Free PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions — Federal Holidays 2027

How many federal holidays are there in 2027?

There are 11 federal holidays in 2027 in the United States. Eight fall on their official weekday date. Three fall on a weekend and are observed on a weekday: Juneteenth (observed June 18), Independence Day (observed July 5), and Christmas Day (observed December 24).

What are the US federal holidays 2027 dates?

The complete list of US federal holidays 2027 dates: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18), Presidents’ Day (Feb 15), Memorial Day (May 31), Juneteenth observed (Jun 18), Independence Day observed (Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6), Columbus Day (Oct 11), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 25), Christmas Day observed (Dec 24).

Is Veterans Day always on November 11?

Yes. Veterans Day is always observed on November 11, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of only two federal holidays (along with Thanksgiving) that does not follow the Monday Holiday Law. In 2027, November 11 falls on a Thursday.

Are federal holidays mandatory days off for private employers?

No. Federal holidays are mandatory days off only for federal government employees and the District of Columbia. Private-sector employers are not required by federal law to give employees the day off on federal holidays, although many do. State law and individual employment contracts may apply.

What is the difference between a federal holiday and a public holiday in the US?

In the United States, a “federal holiday” specifically refers to holidays designated by Congress under 5 U.S.C. § 6103, which apply to federal employees. “Public holiday” is a broader informal term often used interchangeably with federal holiday by the general public. There is no separate category of nationally mandated “public holidays” in the US beyond the 11 federal holidays.

When is the next federal holiday after Thanksgiving 2027?

The next federal holiday after Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25, 2027) is Christmas Day, observed on Friday, December 24, 2027 — exactly 29 days later.

The 2027 US federal holiday calendar includes 11 official federal holidays, three of which are observed on a weekday due to weekend conflicts. The year offers ten 3-day or longer weekends tied to federal holidays, with Independence Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas–New Year’s standing out as the best extended breaks.

For the complete printable 2027 calendar with holidays, visit the 2027 calendar with holidays page. For month-specific planning, browse the monthly pages below or download the full-year 2027 calendar PDF directly.

Related pages:

• 2027 calendar with holidays
• January 2027 calendar
• July 2027 calendar — Independence Day
• November 2027 calendar — Thanksgiving
• December 2027 calendar — Christmas