New Mexico state holidays 2027
The New Mexico state holidays for 2027 give New Mexico state employees 11 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 | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Juneteenth | Granted by the SPO schedule; not listed in NMSA 12-5-2. | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Independence Day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Veterans' Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Presidents' Day (observed) | Same dayPresidents' Day is observed on the day after Thanksgiving; there is no February holiday. | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected | |
| Christmas Day | State Personnel Office paid holiday scheduleofficial | projected |
How New Mexico sets its holidays
These are the days off for New Mexico state government employees (executive branch). They come from NMSA 12-5-2; State Personnel Office annual paid holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in New Mexico 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
New Mexico has no holidays beyond the federal list.
Every federal holiday is also a New Mexico holiday.
Listed under a New Mexico name: Presidents' Day as “Presidents' Day (observed)”, Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”, Columbus Day as “Indigenous Peoples' Day”, and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
Sources
- NMSA 12-5-2 (legal holidays)secondary copyunofficial reproduction (Justia)
- SPO General Memorandum 2025-015 (2026 paid holiday schedule)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on New Mexico'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 Mexico follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do New Mexico state employees get in 2027?
11 holidays with a day off.
What happens when a New Mexico 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 New Mexico bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in New Mexico 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.