Kentucky state holidays 2027
The Kentucky state holidays for 2027 give Kentucky state employees 9 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
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Good FridayHalf day | Same dayHalf-day holiday. | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | On the Personnel Cabinet calendar; its legal basis is unverified. | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Independence Day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | KRS 18A.190official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | KRS 18A.190official | computed |
How Kentucky sets its holidays
These are the days off for Kentucky state government employees (executive branch). They come from KRS 18A.190; Personnel Cabinet holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in Kentucky 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
Kentucky adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Kentucky name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Special cases in 2027: Good Friday (no weekday off).
Partial days: Good Friday (half day).
Sources
- KRS 18A.190 (state employee holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet: leave and holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Kentucky'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 Kentucky follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Kentucky state employees get in 2027?
9 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Good Friday (no weekday off).
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Kentucky?
Not for Kentucky state offices. Kentucky's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Kentucky state offices are open on Monday, February 15, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Kentucky 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 Kentucky bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Kentucky 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.