2027 US Federal Holidays & Observances
Complete guide to all 2027 US federal holidays and popular observances. This page provides exact dates, days of the week, and detailed information for all major holidays in 2027. Perfect for planning vacations, events, and understanding when federal offices and many businesses will be closed.
🎉 10 Federal holidays
📅 3 Popular observances
🏛️ Government closures
🏦 Bank holidays
📋 Complete planning guide
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2027 Federal Holidays
These are official federal holidays when federal government offices, courts, and many businesses are closed:
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Federal |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | Federal |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Federal |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Federal |
2027 Popular Observances
These are widely celebrated observances, though not official federal holidays:
| Observance | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Sunday | March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Observance |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | Observance |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | Observance |
2027 Holiday Planning Information
🏛️ What Closes on Federal Holidays
- Federal government offices and agencies
- Federal courts and post offices
- Banks and credit unions
- Stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ)
- Many schools and universities
- Some businesses and retailers
🎯 Holiday Planning Tips
- Plan travel around holiday weekends
- Book accommodations early for popular holidays
- Check business hours before visiting
- Consider holiday pay implications
- Plan family gatherings in advance
- Prepare for potential service delays
📅 2027 Holiday Calendar by Quarter
Q1 2027 (Jan-Mar)
- New Year's Day - January 1 (Friday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 18 (Monday)
- Presidents Day - February 15 (Monday)
- Easter Sunday - March 28 (Sunday)
Q2 2027 (Apr-Jun)
- Mother's Day - May 9 (Sunday)
- Memorial Day - May 31 (Monday)
- Father's Day - June 20 (Sunday)
Q3 2027 (Jul-Sep)
- Independence Day - July 4 (Sunday)
- Labor Day - September 6 (Monday)
Q4 2027 (Oct-Dec)
- Columbus Day - October 11 (Monday)
- Veterans Day - November 11 (Thursday)
- Thanksgiving - November 25 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day - December 25 (Saturday)