United States Public Holidays 2027
United States observes 15 national public holidays in 2027. Holidays run from New Year's Day in January through to New Year's Day (substitute day) at the end of the year. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Washington's Birthday | February 15, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Juneteenth (substitute day) | June 18, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Independence Day (substitute day) | July 5, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 24, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| New Year's Day (substitute day) | December 31, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is December (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for United States, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the United States calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United States have in 2027?
United States has 15 national public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and the last is New Year's Day (substitute day) on December 31, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in United States?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
When is New Year celebrated in United States in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day in United States is on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for United States?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of United States are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for United States
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the United States public holiday calendar across years: