Key takeaways
- There are 11 federal holidays in 2027, and nine of them fall on a Monday or Friday, creating long weekends.
- Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas are observed on June 18, July 5 and Dec. 24 because the actual dates fall on weekends.
- Federal offices also close Friday, Dec. 31, 2027, for New Year's Day 2028.
- States set their own calendars, and dozens of state-only holidays close state offices on days federal offices are open.
Federal, state and local offices close on different days, and a missed holiday can sink a meeting, a bid submission or a delivery. This calendar puts the 2027 dates in one place.
2027 federal holidays
These are the official federal holidays for 2027 as published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Federal offices, the Postal Service and most banks close on these days.
| # | Holiday | 2027 date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year's Day | Friday, Jan. 1 | Starts a three-day weekend. |
| 2 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Monday, Jan. 18 | Third Monday in January. |
| 3 | Washington's Birthday | Monday, Feb. 15 | Often called Presidents Day; some states use other names or stay open. |
| 4 | Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 | Last Monday in May. |
| 5 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday, June 18 | Observed Friday because June 19 is a Saturday. |
| 6 | Independence Day | Monday, July 5 | Observed Monday because July 4 is a Sunday. |
| 7 | Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 6 | First Monday in September. |
| 8 | Columbus Day | Monday, Oct. 11 | Many states and cities observe it as Indigenous Peoples' Day, and some stay open. |
| 9 | Veterans Day | Thursday, Nov. 11 | Always Nov. 11. |
| 10 | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 25 | Many states also close Friday, Nov. 26. |
| 11 | Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 24 | Observed Friday because Dec. 25 is a Saturday. |
Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management federal holiday schedule. For most federal employees, a holiday on a Saturday is observed the Friday before and one on a Sunday is observed the Monday after. Because Jan. 1, 2028 is a Saturday, federal offices also close Friday, Dec. 31, 2027.
State-only holidays in 2027
These holidays close state government offices in one or a few states but are not federal holidays. Dates are for 2027; when a holiday falls on a weekend, each state sets its own observed day.
| Holiday | 2027 date | Where state offices close |
|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras | Tuesday, Feb. 9 | Louisiana; Baldwin and Mobile counties in Alabama |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Friday, Feb. 12 | Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, New York |
| Town Meeting Day | Tuesday, March 2 | Vermont |
| Prince Kuhio Day | Friday, March 26 | Hawaii |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26 | About a dozen states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky (half day), Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas |
| Seward's Day | Monday, March 29 | Alaska |
| Farmworkers Day (formerly Cesar Chavez Day) | Wednesday, March 31 | California |
| D.C. Emancipation Day | Friday, April 16 | District of Columbia government |
| Patriots' Day | Monday, April 19 | Maine, Massachusetts |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Monday, April 26 | Alabama, Mississippi (South Carolina observes May 10) |
| Arbor Day | Friday, April 30 | Nebraska |
| Jefferson Davis' Birthday | Monday, June 7 | Alabama |
| King Kamehameha Day | Friday, June 11 | Hawaii |
| West Virginia Day | June 20 (a Sunday) | West Virginia; check the state's observed date |
| Pioneer Day | July 24 (a Saturday) | Utah; check the state's observed date |
| Victory Day | Monday, Aug. 9 | Rhode Island |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, Aug. 16 | Vermont |
| Statehood Day | Friday, Aug. 20 | Hawaii |
| Cabrini Day | Monday, Oct. 4 | Colorado |
| Alaska Day | Monday, Oct. 18 | Alaska |
| Nevada Day | Friday, Oct. 29 | Nevada |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, Nov. 26 | Many states, though not federal offices |
Sources: state human resources holiday calendars and state statutes; Wolters Kluwer and other registered-agent government office closing calendars for 2025 and 2026, with dates carried forward to 2027 using each holiday's fixed rule. Some states also close on Election Day in even-numbered years, and Texas has optional holidays, such as Texas Independence Day and San Jacinto Day, on which offices stay open with reduced staff. Always confirm with the state's official calendar.
Where states differ from the federal calendar
- Columbus Day. A number of states keep offices open or observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
- Washington's Birthday. Several states, including Delaware, Georgia and North Carolina, keep offices open or move the holiday to another date.
- Juneteenth. Not every state has made it a paid holiday for state employees, so some state offices stay open.
- Veterans Day. Nearly all states close, but a few keep offices open.
- Extra days. Many states add the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve.
Cities, counties and school districts set their own calendars too. School districts also close for winter, spring and summer breaks, which matters more than holidays for K-12 sellers.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities. We plan outreach around holidays, fiscal years and budget cycles so your calls and emails land when buyers are at their desks. Book a call to plan your 2027 outreach.