Public holidays in the United States 2027
The United States has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 2 holidays observed only in some regions.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday
Long weekendPresidents Day
Monday · Washington's Birthday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Regional: CT, DE, HI +7 moreMemorial Day
Monday
Long weekendJuneteenth National Independence Day
Friday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Monday · Labor Day
Long weekendColumbus Day
Monday
Long weekendIndigenous Peoples' Day
Monday
Regional: AK, AL, CA +16 moreVeterans Day
Thursday
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
Christmas Day
Friday
Long weekend
Working days off
11
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 2
- On the weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 9
United States public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of the United States’ 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 11 fall on a working day. 9 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
Regional holidays apply only in the states, provinces or regions listed next to them, shown by their official region codes.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the United States have in 2027?
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The United States has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 2 holidays observed only in some regions. 11 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in the United States in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in the United States fall on a weekend in 2027?
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None. Every nationwide public holiday in the United States falls on a working day in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in the United States in 2027?
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9 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Columbus Day and Christmas Day.