- 01 January 2027 - New Year's Day
- 18 January 2027 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027
Holidays in January 2027: USA Calendar & Key Dates
In January 2027, there are 2 federal holidays in the United States:
- Friday, January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day (federal holiday)
- Monday, January 18, 2027 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (federal holiday)
Epiphany (Jan 6), Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7) and Kansas Day (Jan 29) are religious or state observances, not federal holidays. Use the calendar above to see every date highlighted, or download the free printable January 2027 calendar as a PDF, Excel or Word file.
Holidays in January 2027 at a Glance
This table lists the United States January holidays and the observances people search for most.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany and Three Kings Day | Religious observance; official local holiday in Puerto Rico |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Religious observance |
| Jan 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 19 | Tuesday | Confederate Heroes Day (Texas) | State partial-staffing holiday |
| Jan 29 | Friday | Kansas Day | State observance |
Federal Holidays in January 2027: Who Gets the Day Off?
A federal holiday is a day set by Congress when federal offices close and federal employees are paid. The Office of Personnel Management lists 11 permanent federal holidays, and two of them fall in January 2027. Private employers, schools and local governments set their own schedules, but most follow the federal calendar for these two days.
New Year’s Day — Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year’s Day closes federal offices, banks and U.S. stock markets, and the Federal Reserve Banks are closed as well. Because January 1 falls on a Friday, no weekday shift is needed. The holiday creates a three-day weekend that runs through Sunday, January 3.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. It honors the civil rights leader born on January 15, 1929. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, it was first observed nationwide in 1986, and every state has recognized it since 2000. Federal offices, Federal Reserve Banks, most banks and most schools close, and many communities mark the day with volunteer projects. Read our guide to Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 for the full story.
Days Off in January 2027: Long Weekends and Work Days
January 2027 has two paid federal days off and two holiday weekends: Friday to Sunday, January 1–3, and Saturday to Monday, January 16–18.
The month has 21 weekdays. After subtracting New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 19 working days remain for federal employees and most banks. January 2 is a Saturday, so no extra day off is created at the start of the month.
The next federal holiday after January is Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) on Monday, February 15, 2027, exactly four weeks after MLK Day. See the dates in our guide to holidays in February 2027.
What Holiday Is January 18, 2027?
January 18, 2027 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a US federal holiday that always falls on the third Monday of January.
Some states add a second observance. Alabama and Mississippi observe Robert E. Lee’s birthday on the same day as MLK Day. Texas marks Confederate Heroes Day on Tuesday, January 19, a partial-staffing holiday where state offices stay open with reduced staff.
Public Holidays, National Holidays and Observances: What Is the Difference?
The United States has no single national holiday law covering private employers. Public holidays in January are therefore the federal holidays plus any state holidays, and “national holidays in January” usually means New Year’s Day and MLK Day.
- Federal holidays are set by Congress and close federal offices: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- State holidays and observances are set by individual states, such as Texas Confederate Heroes Day and Kansas Day.
- National days and awareness days have no legal status. National Bagel Day and National Hat Day are examples, along with religious dates such as Epiphany.
Religious and Cultural Holidays in January 2027
Epiphany, Three Kings Day and Orthodox Christmas are the main religious holidays in January 2027, and none of them closes federal offices.
Epiphany falls on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, twelve days after Christmas, and marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Many Latino communities celebrate the same day as Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) with parades, gifts and special bread. Orthodox Christmas follows on Thursday, January 7, for churches that use the Julian calendar, including many Russian, Serbian, Coptic and Ethiopian congregations. Lohri, the Punjabi winter harvest festival, is marked on Wednesday, January 13.
Important Dates in January 2027
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Beyond the two federal holidays, January is full of awareness days, UN observances and cultural dates.
| Date | Day | Observance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Dry January and Veganuary begin | Month-long campaigns |
| Jan 1 | Friday | Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game | Pasadena tradition |
| Jan 4 | Monday | World Braille Day | UN observance |
| Jan 11 | Monday | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Awareness day |
| Jan 13 | Wednesday | Korean American Day | Heritage observance |
| Jan 15 | Friday | National Bagel Day and National Hat Day | Fun national days |
| Jan 17 | Sunday | World Religion Day | Third Sunday of January |
| Jan 20 | Wednesday | National Cheese Lovers Day | Fun national day |
| Jan 22 | Friday | Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (1973) | Advocacy observance, not a holiday |
| Jan 24 | Sunday | International Day of Education | UN observance |
| Jan 26 | Tuesday | International Customs Day | UN observance |
| Jan 27 | Wednesday | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | UN observance |
| Jan 29 | Friday | National Puzzle Day | Fun national day |
Fun Holidays in January 2027
Fun holidays in January 2027 include National Spaghetti Day (Jan 4), National Bird Day (Jan 5), National Bubble Bath Day (Jan 8), National Pie Day (Jan 23) and National Hot Chocolate Day (Jan 31). These days spread on social media but carry no legal status. Browse the full national days calendar for more.
Moon Phases in January 2027
| Day | Date | Moon phase |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | January 7, 2027 | New Moon |
| 15 | January 15, 2027 | First Quarter |
| 22 | January 22, 2027 | Full Moon |
| 29 | January 29, 2027 | Last Quarter |
Planning Around the January 2027 Holidays
Federal holidays affect more than office hours, so plan ahead for both long weekends.
- Payments: The Federal Reserve does not process ACH or wire transfers on federal holidays. A payment sent on Thursday, January 14 may not settle until Tuesday, January 19.
- Travel: The MLK weekend, January 16–18, is a popular winter getaway, so book flights and ski lodging early.
- Schools and childcare: Most public schools close on Monday, January 18, and many reopen on Tuesday, January 19.
- Deadlines: Move any Friday, January 1 or Monday, January 18 deadline to the nearest business day.
Download the January 2027 Holiday Calendar (PDF, Excel, Word)
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The calendar at the top of this page is free to download as a PDF, Excel or Word file, and you can print it straight from the page. Federal holidays are highlighted in green so you can spot the days off at a glance.
Planning the whole year? Use the 2027 US calendar with holidays or check the 2027 week numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holidays in January 2027
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How many federal holidays are in January 2027?
There are 2 federal holidays in January 2027: New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18.
Are there holidays in January besides the federal ones?
Yes. Epiphany (Jan 6), Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7), Kansas Day (Jan 29) and dozens of national days fall in January, but none of them is a federal holiday.
Is January 2 a holiday in 2027?
No. January 2, 2027 is a Saturday, and New Year’s Day falls on Friday, January 1, so no observed holiday is added.
Is Epiphany a US holiday?
No. Epiphany on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 is a Christian observance and not a federal or state holiday, although Puerto Rico observes Three Kings Day locally. Orthodox Christmas, on Thursday, January 7, is a religious observance only.
How many working days are in January 2027?
January 2027 has 19 working days: 21 weekdays minus the two federal holidays.
Are banks and the stock market closed on MLK Day 2027?
Yes. Banks, Federal Reserve Banks, federal offices and U.S. stock markets close on Monday, January 18, 2027.
What is the next federal holiday after January 2027?
The next federal holiday is Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) on Monday, February 15, 2027.
Holidays in January 2027 are simple to plan: New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, give you two long weekends and 19 working days. Everything else, from Epiphany to National Pie Day, is a religious, state or fun observance. Look back at holidays in December 2026, look ahead to holidays in February 2027, or browse all USA holidays and calendars.
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