Connecticut state holidays 2027
The Connecticut state holidays for 2027 give Connecticut state employees 13 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
How Connecticut sets its holidays
These are the days off for Connecticut state government employees (executive branch). They come from C.G.S. §§ 1-4, 5-254; DAS holiday observance memo. Private employers, banks and schools in Connecticut may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
In 2027, 3 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Connecticut adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Lincoln's Birthday and Good Friday.
Every federal holiday is also a Connecticut holiday.
Listed under a Connecticut name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Connecticut's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in Connecticut follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Connecticut state employees get in 2027?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Lincoln's Birthday a holiday in Connecticut?
Yes. Lincoln's Birthday is on the Connecticut state calendar on Friday, February 12, 2027.
What happens when a Connecticut holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Connecticut bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Connecticut follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 9 days in 2027 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2027 page.