Federal holidays 2027
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027. Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Fri, June 18; Independence Day falls on a Sunday, so it is observed on Mon, July 5; Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Fri, December 24.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mon, January 18 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Mon, February 15 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) |
| Mon, May 31 | Memorial Day |
| Sat, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day→ Fri, June 18 |
| Sun, July 4 | Independence Day→ Mon, July 5 |
| Mon, September 6 | Labor Day |
| Mon, October 11 | Columbus Day |
| Thu, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thu, November 25 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Sat, December 25 | Christmas Day→ Fri, December 24 |
Federal holidays per 5 U.S.C. 6103. Private employers aren’t required to give these days off.
Bridge days 2027
Take one day off and get four days in a row:
- Veterans Day (Thu, November 11): Fri, November 12 → 4 days
- Thanksgiving Day (Thu, November 25): Fri, November 26 → 4 days
Stretch your PTO in 2027
The longest break around each federal holiday if you take no more than four days off. Weekends and observed holidays are already counted.
| Holiday | Take off | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Tue, January 19 – Fri, January 224 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, January 16 – Sun, January 24 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) | Tue, February 16 – Fri, February 194 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, February 13 – Sun, February 21 |
| Memorial Day | Tue, June 1 – Fri, June 44 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, May 29 – Sun, June 6 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, June 14 – Thu, June 174 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, June 12 – Sun, June 20 |
| Independence Day | Tue, July 6 – Fri, July 94 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, July 3 – Sun, July 11 |
| Labor Day | Tue, September 7 – Fri, September 104 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, September 4 – Sun, September 12 |
| Columbus Day | Tue, October 12 – Fri, October 154 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, October 9 – Sun, October 17 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, November 8, Tue, November 9, Wed, November 10, Fri, November 124 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, November 6 – Sun, November 14 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon, November 22, Tue, November 23, Wed, November 24, Fri, November 264 days of PTO | 9 daysSat, November 20 – Sun, November 28 |
| Christmas Day + New Year’s Day | Mon, December 27 – Thu, December 304 days of PTO | 10 daysFri, December 24 – Sun, January 2, 2028 |
Three-day weekends
New Year’s Day (Fri, January 1) · Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mon, January 18) · Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) (Mon, February 15) · Memorial Day (Mon, May 31) · Juneteenth National Independence Day (Fri, June 18) · Independence Day (Mon, July 5) · Labor Day (Mon, September 6) · Columbus Day (Mon, October 11) · Christmas Day (Fri, December 24) · New Year’s Day (Fri, December 31)
Business days in 2027
2027 has 249 business days (Monday to Friday, excluding observed federal holidays). Many private employers give fewer paid holidays – check your company calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
11: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
For federal employees, a holiday on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and a holiday on a Sunday on the Monday after.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes, since 2021. In 2027, June 19 is a Saturday.
How many business days are in 2027?
249 business days, counting Monday to Friday without observed federal holidays.