North Carolina state holidays 2027
The North Carolina state holidays for 2027 give North Carolina state employees 12 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
How North Carolina sets its holidays
These are the days off for North Carolina state government employees (executive branch). They come from State Human Resources Commission holiday schedule (OSHR); N.C. Gen. Stat. § 103-4. Private employers, banks and schools in North Carolina 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, 2 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
North Carolina adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday (additional day), and Christmas holiday (additional day).
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Additional Christmas days are set annually by the NC Office of State Human Resources. Agencies with 24-hour or higher-education operations may use other schedules with the same number of days.
Legal holidays without a day off
North Carolina law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Robert E. Lee's Birthday:
- Washington's Birthday:
- Greek Independence Day:
- Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves:
- Confederate Memorial Day:
- Anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence:
- First Responders Day:
- Columbus Day:
- Yom Kippur:
Sources
- OSHR holiday policyofficial
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 103-4 (legal holidays)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on North Carolina'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 North Carolina follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do North Carolina state employees get in 2027?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in North Carolina?
Not for North Carolina state offices. North Carolina's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so North Carolina state offices are open on Monday, February 15, 2027 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a North Carolina 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 North Carolina bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in North Carolina 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.