New Hampshire state holidays 2027
The New Hampshire state holidays for 2027 give New Hampshire state employees 9 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
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Civil Rights Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Independence Day | RSA 288:1official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same day | RSA 288:1official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved here: the Saturday rule comes from the collective bargaining agreement and is unverified. | RSA 288:1official | computed |
How New Hampshire sets its holidays
These are the days off for New Hampshire state government employees (executive branch). They come from RSA 288:1, 288:2; DAS employee holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in New Hampshire 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. Not moved here: the Saturday rule comes from the collective bargaining agreement and is unverified.
In 2027, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Not moved in 2027 (no weekday off): Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
New Hampshire adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Civil Rights Day and Day after Thanksgiving.
It does not list these federal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a New Hampshire name: Presidents' Day as “Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday”.
Special cases in 2027: Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Sources
- RSA 288:1, 288:2 (holidays)official
- NH DAS state holidays (names only)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do New Hampshire state employees get in 2027?
9 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Christmas Day (no weekday off).
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a holiday in New Hampshire?
Not for New Hampshire state offices. New Hampshire's state calendar does not list Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so New Hampshire state offices are open on Monday, January 18, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in New Hampshire 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.