Massachusetts state holidays 2027
The Massachusetts state holidays for 2027 give Massachusetts state employees 10 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
How Massachusetts sets its holidays
These are the days off for Massachusetts state government employees (executive branch). They come from M.G.L. c. 4 § 7, cl. Eighteenth; Secretary of the Commonwealth holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in Massachusetts may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Falls on a Saturday and is observed on Saturday: state offices stay open on the Friday before.
In 2027, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Not moved in 2027 (no weekday off): Juneteenth and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Massachusetts adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Patriots' Day.
Every federal holiday is also a Massachusetts holiday.
Listed under a Massachusetts name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, and Columbus Day as “Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day”.
Special cases in 2027: Juneteenth (no weekday off) and Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Massachusetts state employees get in 2027?
10 holidays with a day off, plus 2 special days: Juneteenth (no weekday off) and Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Is Patriots' Day a holiday in Massachusetts?
Yes. Patriots' Day is on the Massachusetts state calendar on Monday, April 19, 2027.
What happens when a Massachusetts holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Massachusetts bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Massachusetts 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.