In January 2027 there are 2 federal holidays in the United States:
- 01 January 2027 - New Year's Day
- 18 January 2027 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027
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| Date | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 01 January 2027 | Event | Dry January 2027 |
| 01 January 2027 | Event | Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary 2027 |
| 01 January 2027 | Event | Veganuary 2027 |
| 01 January 2027 | Holiday | New Year's Day 2027 |
| 02 January 2027 | Event | World Introvert Day 2027 |
| 04 January 2027 | Event | World Braille Day 2027 |
| 04 January 2027 | National day | National Spaghetti Day 2027 |
| 05 January 2027 | National day | National Bird Day 2027 |
| 05 January 2027 | National day | National Whipped Cream Day 2027 |
| 06 January 2027 | Event | Epiphany 2027 |
| 07 January 2027 | National day | Orthodox Christmas 2027 |
| 08 January 2027 | Event | Battle of New Orleans 2027 |
| 08 January 2027 | National day | National Bubble Bath Day 2027 |
| 09 January 2027 | Event | Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2027 |
| 11 January 2027 | National day | National Milk Day 2027 |
| 12 January 2027 | National day | National Pharmacist Day 2027 |
| 13 January 2027 | Event | Lohri 2027 |
| 15 January 2027 | National day | National Bagel Day 2027 |
| 15 January 2027 | National day | National Hat Day 2027 |
| 16 January 2027 | National day | National Nothing Day 2027 |
| 18 January 2027 | Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 |
| 19 January 2027 | Event | Robert E. Lee's Birthday 2027 |
| 19 January 2027 | National day | National Popcorn Day 2027 |
| 20 January 2027 | Event | Penguin Awareness Day 2027 |
| 20 January 2027 | National day | National Cheese Lovers Day 2027 |
| 20 January 2027 | National day | National Penguin Day 2027 |
| 21 January 2027 | National day | National Hugging Day 2027 |
| 22 January 2027 | Event | Roe V. Wade 2027 |
| 23 January 2027 | Event | Tu Bishvat 2027 |
| 23 January 2027 | National day | National Pie Day 2027 |
| 24 January 2027 | Event | International Day of Education 2027 |
| 24 January 2027 | National day | National Compliment Day 2027 |
| 24 January 2027 | National day | National Peanut Butter Day 2027 |
| 25 January 2027 | Event | Opposite Day 2027 |
| 26 January 2027 | National day | National Spouses Day 2027 |
| 27 January 2027 | National day | National Chocolate Cake Day 2027 |
| 28 January 2027 | National day | National Lego Day 2027 |
| 29 January 2027 | Event | Kansas Day 2027 |
| 29 January 2027 | National day | National Puzzle Day 2027 |
| 30 January 2027 | National day | National Croissant Day 2027 |
| 31 January 2027 | National day | National Hot Chocolate Day 2027 |
January 2027 Calendar
January 2027 has 31 days and begins on a Friday. The month contains 10 weekend days and 21 working days. Download your free printable January 2027 calendar with holidays below — PDF, US Letter, portrait and landscape, no sign-up required.
Download Free January 2027 Calendar — PDF
Moon Phases for 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
The January 2027 calendar is available as a free PDF download in multiple formats:
- Monthly January 2027 calendar with holidays — federal holidays highlighted in green, US Letter
- Blank January 2027 calendar — no pre-filled dates, fully editable for personal planning
- Mini / pocket January 2027 calendar — compact half-page format, print two per sheet
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January 2027 Calendar with Holidays — Official US Dates
January 2027 opens the year with two back-to-back federal holidays in the first three weeks. Both fall on their natural weekday — no observed-date shifts apply in January 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day | Federal holiday |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
New Year’s Day — Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year’s Day marks the first day of the calendar year. It is a federal holiday in the United States, with federal offices, banks, the stock market (NYSE/NASDAQ), post offices, and most schools closed. In 2027, January 1 falls on a Friday, creating a natural 3-day New Year’s weekend (Friday January 1 through Sunday January 3).
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate born on January 15, 1929. It is observed on the third Monday of January every year — January 18 in 2027. Federal offices, many schools, and numerous businesses close. The holiday is also designated a National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.
Important Dates in January 2027
Beyond the two federal holidays, January 2027 includes several widely observed dates, awareness days, and international events. These are not federal days off but appear on most US calendars.
| Date | Day | Event / Observance |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day (federal holiday) |
| January 1 | Friday | World Peace Day / New Year celebrations nationwide |
| January 4 | Monday | First full working week of 2027 begins |
| January 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany (Three Kings Day — observed by Christian and Latino communities) |
| January 11 | Monday | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day |
| January 15 | Friday | Martin Luther King Jr.’s actual birthday |
| January 17 | Sunday | World Religion Day |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (federal holiday) |
| January 19 | Tuesday | National Popcorn Day |
| January 20 | Wednesday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed (some state/school calendars vary) |
| January 21 | Thursday | National Hugging Day |
| January 24 | Sunday | National Compliment Day |
| January 25 | Monday | Burns Night (celebrated by Scottish-American communities) |
| January 27 | Wednesday | International Holocaust Remembrance Day |
| January 31 | Sunday | End of January — last day before February 2027 |
Religious observances in January 2027:
- January 1 — Solemnity of Mary (Catholic)
- January 6 — Feast of the Epiphany (Catholic / Eastern Christian)
- January 19 — World Religion Day (Bahá’í)
Working Calendar — January 2027
January 2027 has 21 working days, accounting for both federal holidays and weekends. This is useful for payroll, project planning, and HR scheduling.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total days | 31 |
| Weekend days (Sat/Sun) | 10 |
| Federal holidays (weekdays) | 2 |
| Working days | 21 |
Week-by-week breakdown — January 2027
| Week | Dates | Working days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jan 1–3 | 0 | New Year’s Day (Fri Jan 1) + weekend |
| Week 2 | Jan 4–10 | 5 | First full working week of 2027 |
| Week 3 | Jan 11–17 | 5 | Full working week |
| Week 4 | Jan 18–24 | 4 | MLK Day (Mon Jan 18) |
| Week 5 | Jan 25–31 | 5 | Full working week |
Long weekends in January 2027
January 2027 offers two long weekends:
- New Year’s weekend — Thursday Dec 31, 2026 (last working day of 2026) through Sunday January 3, 2027: effectively a 4-day break for most office workers
- MLK Day weekend — Saturday January 16 through Monday January 18: 3-day weekend
Download January 2027 Calendar — All Formats
Calendarena offers the January 2027 calendar as a free download in the following formats:
- PDF — US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) — portrait, landscape, and two-per-page mini versions
- High-resolution image (PNG) — suitable for digital use, phone wallpaper, and screen calendars
- Blank / editable version — no holidays pre-filled, space for notes in each day cell
All downloads are free for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. No account or email required.
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For the full year in one file, visit the 2027 calendar with holidays page.
Frequently Asked Questions — January 2027 Calendar
How many federal holidays are in January 2027?
January 2027 has 2 federal holidays in the United States: New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. Both fall on their official weekday dates — no observed-date shifts apply.
What day does January 2027 start?
January 2027 starts on a Friday. January 1, 2027 is New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. The first full working week of the year begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many working days are in January 2027?
January 2027 has 21 working days. The month has 31 total days, 10 weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays), and 2 federal holidays falling on weekdays (January 1 and January 18).
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day always on January 18?
No. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always observed on the third Monday of January, which falls on different dates each year. In 2027 the third Monday of January is January 18. In 2026 it falls on January 19, and in 2028 it will fall on January 17.
Is there a free printable January 2027 calendar with holidays?
Yes. Calendarena offers a free printable January 2027 calendar with US holidays in PDF format. Federal holidays are highlighted in green. Available in US Letter size, portrait and landscape orientation. Download directly from this page — no sign-up required.
What comes after the January 2027 calendar?
After January 2027, the next month is February 2027. February 2027 has 1 federal holiday: Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15. February 2027 has 28 days (2027 is not a leap year).
The January 2027 calendar covers 31 days with 2 federal holidays — New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18) — and 21 working days. The month begins with a 3-day holiday weekend and offers a second long weekend mid-month for MLK Day.
Download the free printable January 2027 calendar PDF from this page, or browse adjacent months for your 2027 planning:
- December 2026 calendar — previous month
- February 2027 calendar — next month
- 2027 calendar with holidays — full year overview
- Federal holidays 2027 — complete US holiday list
Chokri Hamouda runs Calendarena.com. He makes simple, printable calendar templates. His goal is to help people organize their time better. He updates the site with monthly and yearly calendars for users worldwide. Chokri focuses on making calendars that are easy to read and use. He also researches holidays and date systems to keep everything accurate.