Public holidays 2027
The United States has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and the last is Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25.
All public holidays of 2027, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 | Saturday, June 19, 2027Day off: Friday, June 18, 2027 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 4, 2027Day off: Monday, July 5, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2027Day off: Friday, December 24, 2027 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29, 2027 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 6, 2027 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2027 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 17, 2027 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 20, 2027 |
| World Animal Day | Monday, October 4, 2027 |
| Halloween | Sunday, October 31, 2027 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 26, 2027 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, December 26, 2027 |
| New Year's Eve | Friday, December 31, 2027 |
Public holidays 2027 compared by country
In the United States, there are 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 6 | 2 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 5 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | – |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United States: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United States too.
Holidays in 2027: what stands out?
Of the 11 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2027, 8 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2027, 6 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Federal holidays on a weekend
In 2027, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. For federal employees, a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before and a Sunday holiday on the Monday after.
States and private employers don't always follow the federal observed dates, so check your own employer's holiday schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
In 2027, these federal holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. Federal employees then get the Friday before or the Monday after off.