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 64 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | — | in 81 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — | in 109 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — | in 214 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | June 18, 2027 | in 233 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | July 5, 2027 | in 248 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — | in 312 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — | in 347 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 378 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 392 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | December 24, 2027 | in 422 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 108 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | in 192 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | in 234 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | in 367 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2027 | Friday | in 428 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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