United States Federal Holidays 2027
The United States has 11 federal holidays in 2027. Three fall on a weekend and shift inside the year: 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. A fourth observed day closes the year: New Year's Day 2028 (Jan 1, Sat) is observed early on Friday, Dec 31, 2027. Each builds a three-day weekend.
At a glance
United States has 11 official public holidays (12 days off) in 2027 and 11 long weekends; the longest break is Thanksgiving (Nov 25 – 28, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 12 |
| Longest break | Thanksgiving · 4 days (Nov 25 – 28) |
| Long weekends | 11 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 18, 2027), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 15, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Juneteenth (observed) (June 18, 2027), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2027), Independence Day (July 4, 2027), Independence Day (observed) (July 5, 2027), Labor Day (September 6, 2027), Columbus Day (October 11, 2027), Veterans Day (November 11, 2027), Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 2027), Christmas Day (observed) (December 24, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027), New Year's Day 2028 (observed) (December 31, 2027)
Federal holidays
11
Observed days
4 — incl. Dec 31 for New Year 2028
Independence Day
Observed Jul 5
Thanksgiving
Nov 25
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| 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 |
| December 31, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day 2028 (observed)New Year's Day 2028 (Jan 1) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed early on Friday, Dec 31, 2027.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
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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.
New Year's Day 2028 (observed)
3 daysDec 31, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028
Four observed days in 2027 — one belongs to 2028
Three fixed-date federal holidays land on a weekend in 2027 and shift inside the year. 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.
The fourth observed day works in the other direction: New Year's Day 2028 (Jan 1) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed the Friday before — December 31, 2027. It is a 2028 holiday whose day off lands in 2027, which is why this page lists twelve days off but eleven federal holidays. It also creates a three-day weekend (Dec 31 – Jan 2) to close out the year.
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) fall on a weekend and are observed on a different day, and New Year's Day 2028 is observed early on December 31, 2027 — twelve days off in total.
What is the longest holiday break in United States in 2027?
The longest break in United States is Thanksgiving (Nov 25 – 28, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in United States in 2027?
United States has 11 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 18, 2027), Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (February 15, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Juneteenth (observed) (June 18, 2027), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2027), Independence Day (July 4, 2027), Independence Day (observed) (July 5, 2027), Labor Day (September 6, 2027), Columbus Day (October 11, 2027), Veterans Day (November 11, 2027), Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 2027), Christmas Day (observed) (December 24, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027), New Year's Day 2028 (observed) (December 31, 2027).
Why is December 31, 2027 a federal holiday?
New Year's Day 2028 (January 1) falls on a Saturday. Under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b), most federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday — December 31, 2027 — creating a three-day weekend from Dec 31 to Jan 2.
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.
