Utah state holidays 2027
The Utah state holidays for 2027 give Utah 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 | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Washington and Lincoln Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Good Friday4 hours | Same dayState employees receive 4 hours of paid time off. | Utah Code 63G-1-301, as amended by 2026 S.B. 193official | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Juneteenth | Utah Code 63G-1-301, as amended by 2026 H.B. 309official | computed | ||
| Independence Day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | ||
| Pioneer Day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Columbus Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Utah Code 63G-1-301official | computed |
How Utah sets its holidays
These are the days off for Utah state government employees (executive branch). They come from Utah Code 63G-1-301 (as amended by 2026 S.B. 193 and H.B. 309). Private employers, banks and schools in Utah 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.
Some Utah holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- Juneteenth: on a Saturday: the following Monday; on a Sunday: the following Monday; on a weekday: the Monday before.
In 2027, 4 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Juneteenth, Independence Day, Pioneer Day, and Christmas Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Utah adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday and Pioneer Day.
Every federal holiday is also a Utah holiday.
Listed under a Utah name: Presidents' Day as “Washington and Lincoln Day” and Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Special cases in 2027: Good Friday (no weekday off).
Partial days: Good Friday (4 hours).
Sources
- Utah 2026 S.B. 193 (Good Friday)official
- Utah 2026 H.B. 309 (Juneteenth)official
- Utah Division of Finance 2026 payroll calendarofficial
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Utah'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 Utah follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Utah state employees get in 2027?
12 holidays with a day off, plus 1 special day: Good Friday (no weekday off).
Is Good Friday a holiday in Utah?
Yes. Good Friday is on the Utah state calendar on Friday, March 26, 2027.
What happens when a Utah 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. One holiday has their own rule: Juneteenth.
Are Utah bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Utah 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.