US federal holidays 2027
The US federal holidays for 2027 are the 11 days below. Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day fall on a weekend and are observed on a weekday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | ||
| Independence Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official | |
| Christmas Day | 5 U.S.C. 6103official | official |
About the federal holiday calendar
The federal holidays are set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. They apply to federal employees, and many employers and schools follow them. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. This weekend rule comes from 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) and Executive Order 11582.
Observed days in 2027: Juneteenth National Independence Day on , Independence Day on and Christmas Day on .
Inauguration Day (January 20 every four years, next in 2029) is a holiday only for federal employees in the Washington, DC area and is not in this list.
Banks follow a different rule: in 2027 they are open on 3 federal days off. See bank holidays 2027.
Sources
- 5 U.S.C. 6103official
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- Federal holidays 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
11. Inauguration Day is an extra holiday only for federal employees in the Washington, DC area, every four years (next in 2029).
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?
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: Juneteenth National Independence Day is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027 and Christmas Day is observed on Friday, December 24, 2027. Banks do not move Saturday holidays.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027 and is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
No. It is not one of the federal holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103, so federal offices are open unless an executive order closes them. Several states give it to their own employees.