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 70 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | — | in 87 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — | in 115 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — | in 220 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | June 18, 2027 | in 239 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | July 5, 2027 | in 254 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — | in 318 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — | in 353 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 384 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 398 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | December 24, 2027 | in 428 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 114 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | in 198 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | in 240 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | in 373 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2027 | Friday | in 434 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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