2026 and 2027 Federal Holidays
The holidays in federal law, with the day off when one falls on a weekend.
What's left of 2026
The federal holidays still ahead in 2026. The full 2027 list is below.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Veterans Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas Day |
Federal holidays in 2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
| Washington's Birthday | |
| Memorial Day | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Observed Friday, June 18 |
| Independence Day | Observed Monday, July 5 |
| Labor Day | |
| Columbus Day | |
| Veterans Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas Day | Observed Friday, December 24 |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Observed Friday, December 31 |
For most federal employees, observed days count for pay and leave (5 U.S.C. 6103 and Executive Order 11582). Part-time and intermittent employees don't get an "in lieu of" holiday.
How it works
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) sets 11 public holidays for federal employees. In 2027, three fall on a weekend, so their day off moves.
December 31, 2027 is a day off too: it's the observed day for New Year's Day 2028, a Saturday. To keep them in sight, print the 2027 calendar.
Example: Christmas Day 2027
December 25, 2027 is a Saturday. For employees who work Monday to Friday, the Friday before is the holiday instead. So the day off is Friday, December 24.
Frequently asked questions
What are the federal holidays in 2027?
There are 11, from New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 to Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. The table above gives each one with its day off.
When is Juneteenth observed in 2027?
On Friday, June 18. June 19 is a Saturday, so most federal employees get the Friday before off.
Is December 31, 2027 a federal holiday?
Yes, for most federal employees. It's the observed day for New Year's Day 2028, which falls on a Saturday.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a Sunday?
Most federal employees get the next Monday off. In 2027, Independence Day is Sunday, July 4, so the day off is Monday, July 5.
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