Minnesota state holidays 2027
The Minnesota state holidays for 2027 give Minnesota state employees 11 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 | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Washington's and Lincoln's Birthday | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | ||
| Independence Day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same dayAn executive branch holiday; optional for other branches. | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5official | computed |
How Minnesota sets its holidays
These are the days off for Minnesota state government employees (executive branch). They come from Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5. Private employers, banks and schools in Minnesota may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday.
Some Minnesota holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- New Year's Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Juneteenth: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Independence Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Veterans Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Christmas Day: on a Saturday: the Friday before; on a Sunday: 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
Minnesota adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Day after Thanksgiving.
It does not list this federal holiday: Columbus Day. State offices are open on that day unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Minnesota name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's and Lincoln's Birthday” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Legal holidays without a day off
Minnesota law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Indigenous Peoples Day:
Sources
- Minn. Stat. § 645.44 subd. 5 (holidays)official
- Minnesota Board of Accountancy: location and hours (2026 holidays)officiallists New Year's Day as "Monday January 1" (a typo for Thursday)
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Minnesota'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 Minnesota follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Minnesota state employees get in 2027?
11 holidays with a day off.
Is Columbus Day a holiday in Minnesota?
Not for Minnesota state offices. Minnesota's state calendar does not list Columbus Day, so Minnesota state offices are open on Monday, October 11, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Minnesota holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved to a weekday. 5 holidays have their own rule: New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day.
Are Minnesota bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Minnesota 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.