Federal holidays

US Federal Holidays 2027

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11 holidaysUS federal list for 2027

US federal holidays in 2027

Observed dates reflect weekend adjustment rules.

HolidayDateObserved date
New Year's Day2027-01-012027-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day2027-01-182027-01-18
Washington's Birthday2027-02-152027-02-15
Memorial Day2027-05-312027-05-31
Juneteenth National Independence Day2027-06-192027-06-18
Independence Day2027-07-042027-07-05
Labor Day2027-09-062027-09-06
Columbus Day2027-10-112027-10-11
Veterans Day2027-11-112027-11-11
Thanksgiving Day2027-11-252027-11-25
Christmas Day2027-12-252027-12-24

Calendar Year 2027 vs. Statutory Holidays Note:

The table above lists the 11 statutory federal holidays established for the 2027 legislative year under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Because January 1, 2028 falls on a Saturday, its federal observance rolls back to Friday, December 31, 2027. If you are calculating annual working days or payroll hours in calendar year 2027, there are 12 observed holiday days off (249 net workdays / 1,992 net work hours). See our Working Days in 2027 breakdown →

Frequently asked questions

How many federal holidays are in 2027?
There are 11 statutory US federal holidays designated for 2027 by federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103), shown in the table above. In addition, New Year's Day 2028 (Saturday, January 1, 2028) is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027. As a result, calendar year 2027 contains 12 observed paid days off for federal employees and payroll schedules.
Why does the table show 11 holidays while working day calculators count 12?
The statutory holiday table lists the 11 official holidays belonging to the 2027 legislative calendar year. Working day calculators (such as our Working Days in 2027 tool) count all paid days off falling between January 1 and December 31, 2027, which includes December 31, 2027 (the observed observance for New Year's Day 2028).
Do these include observed dates?
Yes. When a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend, the observed weekday date is shown in the table (for example, Juneteenth 2027 is observed on Friday, June 18, and Christmas Day 2027 is observed on Friday, December 24).
Are employer-specific holidays included?
No. This page is limited to US federal holidays only.
What is the source for federal holiday definitions?
Holiday rules follow Title 5 of the United States Code (5 U.S.C. 6103) and official US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines.