Louisiana state holidays 2027
The Louisiana state holidays for 2027 give Louisiana state employees 7 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Mardi Gras | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Good Friday | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Independence Day | Not movedFalls on a weekend. Louisiana has no automatic substitute; a weekday is observed only if the Governor proclaims one. | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Labor Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected | |
| Christmas Day | Not movedFalls on a weekend. Louisiana has no automatic substitute; a weekday is observed only if the Governor proclaims one. | La. R.S. 1:55official | projected |
How Louisiana sets its holidays
These are the days off for Louisiana state government employees (executive branch). They come from La. R.S. 1:55; Governor's proclamations (State Civil Service General Circulars). Private employers, banks and schools in Louisiana may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Falls on a weekend. Louisiana has no automatic substitute; a weekday is observed only if the Governor proclaims one.
In 2027, no Louisiana holiday is moved for a weekend.
Not moved in 2027 (no weekday off): Independence Day and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Louisiana adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Mardi Gras and Good Friday.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Special cases in 2027: Independence Day (no weekday off) and Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Employees who work weekend shifts observe holidays on the actual date.
Sources
- La. R.S. 1:55 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia, 2006)
- Louisiana State Civil Service: Understanding State Holidaysofficial
- Louisiana Public Service Commission 2026 holiday scheduleofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Louisiana'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 Louisiana follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Louisiana state employees get in 2027?
7 holidays with a day off, plus 2 special days: Independence Day (no weekday off) and Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Louisiana?
Not for Louisiana state offices. Louisiana's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Louisiana state offices are open on Monday, February 15, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Louisiana holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Are Louisiana bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Louisiana 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.