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 73 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | — | in 90 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — | in 118 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — | in 223 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | June 18, 2027 | in 242 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | July 5, 2027 | in 257 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — | in 321 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — | in 356 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 387 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | — | in 401 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | December 24, 2027 | in 431 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 117 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | in 201 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | in 243 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | in 376 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2027 | Friday | in 437 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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