Georgia state holidays 2027
The Georgia state holidays for 2027 give Georgia 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 Georgia sets its holidays
These are the days off for Georgia state government employees (executive branch). They come from O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1; Governor's annual state holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Georgia 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.
Some Georgia holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- Washington's Birthday: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the Friday before.
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
Georgia adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: State Holiday and State Holiday.
Every federal holiday is also a Georgia holiday.
Listed under a Georgia name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
All 13 days are set by the Governor each year (O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1). Years without an official list follow the 2026-2027 pattern.
Sources
- O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1 (public and legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- State of Georgia holiday schedule (2026 and 2027)official
- Georgia state holidays 2026official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Georgia'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 Georgia follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Georgia state employees get in 2027?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is State Holiday a holiday in Georgia?
Yes. State Holiday is on the Georgia state calendar on Friday, March 26, 2027.
What happens when a Georgia 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. One holiday has their own rule: Washington's Birthday.
Are Georgia bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Georgia 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.