Federal Holidays 2027: The Complete List With 3 Dates That Move
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Three of 2027's biggest holidays land on weekends — and federal law quietly moves them to Fridays. Plan around the wrong date and you'll be the only one at the office.
Fuente: cronograma oficial de OPM (opm.gov) bajo la ley 5 U.S.C. 6103.
The U.S. has 11 federal holidays in 2027. Three fall on weekends and shift under law: Juneteenth (Sat, June 19 → observed Fri June 18), Independence Day (Sun July 4 → observed Mon July 5), and Christmas (Sat Dec 25 → observed Fri Dec 24). On those observed dates, federal offices close, USPS doesn't deliver, banks shut and most workers get the day off.
Whether you're planning vacations, payroll or school pickups for next year, here is the complete official calendar from the Office of Personnel Management — including which dates actually move.
All 11 Federal Holidays in 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18 | Monday |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | February 15 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19 | Saturday → observed Friday 18 |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Sunday → observed Monday 5 |
| Labor Day | September 6 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 11 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Saturday → observed Friday 24 |
Why Three Dates Move
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) says holidays falling on Saturday are observed the preceding Friday, and holidays on Sunday move to the following Monday. That's why 2027 hands out two bonus Fridays (June 18 and December 24) and one bonus Monday (July 5) — long-weekend gold for federal employees, banks and post offices alike.
Holidays That Aren't Federal (But Feel Like It)
Easter falls on March 28, Mother's Day on May 9, Father's Day on June 20, and Halloween lands midweek on Sunday October 31. None of them closes federal offices, but retailers and schools treat several as de facto events — worth noting if you run a business.
What It Means for You
If you're scheduling time off, the sweet spots are obvious: Memorial Day weekend (May 29–31), the July 4th long weekend (July 3–5), Labor Day (Sept 4–6) and the Thanksgiving stretch. And note for your employer: private companies aren't legally required to follow the federal calendar, but most align paid holidays with it — so these dates drive payroll everywhere.
