USA Public Holidays 2027
The official 2027 U.S. federal holiday schedule published by OPM, with observed dates, weekday details and an ICS download.
USA Federal Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3rd Monday in January |
| Feb 15 | Monday | Presidents' Day | 3rd Monday in February; also Washington's Birthday |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed) | Jun 19 falls on Saturday; observed Friday Jun 18 |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Independence Day (observed) | Jul 4 falls on Sunday; observed Monday Jul 5 |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | — |
| Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (observed) | Dec 25 falls on Saturday; observed Friday Dec 24 |
Federal holidays are established by Congress (5 U.S.C. § 6103). When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is generally the federal observance; when it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Last verified against OPM: 2026-08-20.
The OPM 2028 schedule also places the observed New Year holiday on Friday, 31 December 2027. It belongs to the 2028 holiday schedule. See OPM.
About USA Federal Public Holidays
The United States observes 11 federal public holidays each year, established by Congress under Title 5, Section 6103 of the United States Code. These holidays apply to federal government employees and the District of Columbia. While private employers are not legally required to observe federal holidays, the majority of businesses — particularly large corporations — follow the same schedule. Federal holidays include a mix of patriotic, historical, and cultural observances, ranging from Independence Day and Memorial Day to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Thanksgiving. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designates the preceding Friday as the observed holiday; when it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed.
In 2027, three holidays shift from their calendar date to an observed weekday. Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) falls on a Saturday and is observed on Friday, June 18. Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Sunday and is observed on Monday, July 5. Christmas Day (December 25) falls on a Saturday and is observed on Friday, December 24. Individual states, cities and private employers may use schedules that differ from this federal list, so check the calendar that applies to your workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 11 distinct dates for 2027. Published federal observed dates. State and private-employer calendars can differ. The 2028 New Year holiday is observed on 31 December 2027 and is shown separately.
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Thanksgiving Day in 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25. It is always observed on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the USA, typically marked by family gatherings and a traditional meal.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using America/New_York timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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