US Holidays 2027 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2027: the exact date, the day of the week, the federally observed date, and a live countdown to each.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Observed | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — | in 76 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | — | in 93 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — | in 121 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — | in 226 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | June 18, 2027 | in 245 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | July 5, 2027 | in 260 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — | in 324 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — | in 359 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 390 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 404 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | December 24, 2027 | in 434 days |
When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Monday-rule holidays (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) never need an observed date.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | in 120 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | in 204 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | in 246 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | in 379 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2027 | Friday | in 440 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thanksgiving 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027 — the fourth Thursday of November, as set by federal law.
What does the "observed" date mean?
When a fixed-date federal holiday lands on a weekend, federal employees get the nearest weekday off instead: the Friday before if it falls on Saturday, or the Monday after if it falls on Sunday. That weekday is the observed date; the holiday itself does not move.
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