Every 2027 federal holiday, and when offices actually close.
Eleven holidays, 9 of them producing a three-day weekend, and 3 observed on a different day from the date itself.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday | Same day | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday | Same day | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Juneteenth | Saturday | Friday June 18 | |
| Independence Day | Sunday | Monday July 5 | |
| Labor Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Columbus Day | Monday | Same day | |
| Veterans Day | Thursday | Same day | |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday | Same day | |
| Christmas Day | Saturday | Friday December 24 |
Long weekends in 2027
9 of the eleven holidays are observed on a Monday or Friday, which means a three-day weekend for anyone following the federal schedule:
- New Year's Day — Friday January 1, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday January 18, 2027
- Washington's Birthday — Monday February 15, 2027
- Memorial Day — Monday May 31, 2027
- Juneteenth — Friday June 18, 2027
- Independence Day — Monday July 5, 2027
- Labor Day — Monday September 6, 2027
- Columbus Day — Monday October 11, 2027
- Christmas Day — Friday December 24, 2027
Holidays observed on a different day
A fixed-date holiday that lands on a weekend is observed on the nearest weekday — Friday before for a Saturday, Monday after for a Sunday. In 2027 that affects:
- Juneteenth 2027 falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday, June 18, 2027.
- Independence Day 2027 falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027. Because it falls on a Sunday, federal offices observe it on Monday, July 5, 2027.
- Christmas Day 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday, December 24, 2027.
Where these fall on the calendar
Each holiday is marked on its month page, with the observed date labelled separately:
- January 2027 — New Year's Day
- January 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 2027 — Washington's Birthday
- May 2027 — Memorial Day
- June 2027 — Juneteenth
- July 2027 — Independence Day
- September 2027 — Labor Day
- October 2027 — Columbus Day
- November 2027 — Veterans Day
- November 2027 — Thanksgiving
- December 2027 — Christmas Day
Or see the whole year at once on the 2027 calendar, and count working days around them with the business day calculator.
Common questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are eleven U.S. federal holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a Monday or Friday, or are observed on one, producing a three-day weekend.
Which 2027 holidays are observed on a different day?
3: Juneteenth falls on Saturday June 19, 2027 and is observed on Friday June 18, 2027; Independence Day falls on Sunday July 4, 2027 and is observed on Monday July 5, 2027; Christmas Day falls on Saturday December 25, 2027 and is observed on Friday December 24, 2027.
Are federal holidays the same as public holidays in every state?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal offices and employees. States set their own public holidays, and private employers are generally free to decide which days they close. Treat this list as the federal schedule, not a guarantee that a given workplace is shut.