United States Federal Holidays 2027
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2027, with three weekend dates triggering observed days: Juneteenth (Jun 19, Sat) is observed Friday Jun 18, Independence Day (Jul 4, Sun) is observed Monday Jul 5, and Christmas (Dec 25, Sat) is observed Friday Dec 24. Each builds a three-day weekend.
Federal holidays
11
Observed shifts
3
Independence Day
Observed Jul 5
Thanksgiving
Nov 25
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United States public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFalls on a Friday in 2027.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Third Monday of January.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)Third Monday of February; widely known as Presidents’ Day.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial DayLast Monday of May.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 18, 2027 | Friday | Juneteenth (observed)Juneteenth (Jun 19) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, Jun 18.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| June 19, 2027 | Saturday | Juneteenth National Independence DayThe statutory date is June 19 (a Saturday in 2027); observed on Friday, Jun 18.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| July 4, 2027 | Sunday | Independence DayThe statutory date is July 4 (a Sunday in 2027); observed on Monday, Jul 5.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| July 5, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day (observed)Independence Day (Jul 4) falls on a Sunday, so it is observed on Monday, Jul 5.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labor DayFirst Monday of September.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Columbus DaySecond Monday of October; observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Veterans DayFixed on November 11; falls on a Thursday in 2027.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| November 25, 2027 | Thursday | Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday of November; the following Friday is widely taken off too.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 24, 2027 | Friday | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, Dec 24.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayThe statutory date is December 25 (a Saturday in 2027); observed on Friday, Dec 24.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
United States long weekends in 2027
New Year's Day
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3 daysJan 16 – 18
Presidents' Day
3 daysFeb 13 – 15
Memorial Day
3 daysMay 29 – 31
Juneteenth
3 daysJun 18 – 20
Fri–Sun: the Jun 18 observed holiday plus the weekend.
Independence Day
3 daysJul 3 – 5
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus the Jul 5 observed holiday.
Labor Day
3 daysSep 4 – 6
Columbus Day
3 daysOct 9 – 11
Thanksgiving
4 daysNov 25 – 28
Thu–Sun: Thanksgiving Thursday plus the popular Black Friday day off and the weekend.
Christmas
3 daysDec 24 – 26
Fri–Sun: the Dec 24 observed holiday plus the weekend.
Three observed holidays in 2027
Three fixed-date federal holidays land on a weekend in 2027. Juneteenth (Jun 19) and Christmas (Dec 25) both fall on a Saturday, so they are observed the Friday before (Jun 18 and Dec 24). Independence Day (Jul 4) falls on a Sunday, so it is observed the Monday after (Jul 5). For most federal employees these observed days are the actual days off, while the statutory dates remain Jun 19, Jul 4 and Dec 25.
How observed (in-lieu) federal holidays work
For most federal employees (a Monday–Friday schedule), a holiday on a Saturday is observed the Friday before, and a holiday on a Sunday is observed the Monday after (per 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and Executive Order 11582). Only fixed-date holidays can shift; the “Monday” holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day never need it.
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Official sources & data
- Federal Holidays — 2027Visit sourceU.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Federal Holidays 2027Visit sourceCalendarpedia
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays does the United States have in 2027?+
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027, established by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Three of them (Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas) are observed on a different day because they fall on a weekend.
When is Independence Day observed in 2027?+
Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Sunday in 2027, so most federal employees observe it on Monday, July 5, creating a three-day weekend.
Why is December 24, 2027 a holiday?+
Christmas (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday in 2027, so the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday, Dec 24, for most federal employees.
When is Thanksgiving 2027?+
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 25, 2027. The following Friday is widely taken off, creating a four-day weekend for many.
Do states and private employers follow the observed dates?+
The observed dates apply to federal employees. Many states and private employers follow the same in-lieu rules, but it is not guaranteed — check your state and employer calendar.
