Tennessee state holidays 2027
The Tennessee state holidays for 2027 give Tennessee 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
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Good Friday | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | ||
| Independence Day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Columbus Day (observed) | Same dayColumbus Day is observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105(a)(3)). | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105official | computed |
How Tennessee sets its holidays
These are the days off for Tennessee state government employees (executive branch). They come from Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-105; Department of Human Resources holiday list. Private employers, banks and schools in Tennessee 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
Tennessee adds a holiday that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday.
Every federal holiday is also a Tennessee holiday.
Listed under a Tennessee name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth” and Columbus Day as “Columbus Day (observed)”.
Sources
- Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficial
- About Tennessee: state holidaysofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Tennessee'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 Tennessee follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Tennessee state employees get in 2027?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Good Friday a holiday in Tennessee?
Yes. Good Friday is on the Tennessee state calendar on Friday, March 26, 2027.
What happens when a Tennessee 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 Tennessee bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Tennessee 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.