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Public Holidays in the United States 2027
The stated calendar for United States lists 12 holidays in 2027, with 12 falling on weekdays.
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Every date, and the day it falls on
This is the OPM federal employee holiday calendar, using observed weekdays for a Monday-to-Friday schedule. It is not a private-sector holiday entitlement. The 2027 calendar also includes 31 December, when New Year’s Day 2028 is observed by these federal employees.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day | |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| Mon, Feb 15 | Monday | Presidents' Day | |
| Mon, May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | |
| Fri, Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth | |
| Mon, Jul 5 | Monday | Independence Day (observed) | |
| Mon, Sep 6 | Monday | Labor Day | |
| Mon, Oct 11 | Monday | Columbus Day | |
| Thu, Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day | |
| Thu, Nov 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Fri, Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Fri, Dec 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed) |
How do these holidays affect a working calendar?
The 2027 dates shown here include 12 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 0 Saturday dates and 0 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.
A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.
What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?
- Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
- Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
- Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
- Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.
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For more information about working hours and annual leave in the United States, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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