Federal Holidays 2027
All 11 federal legal public holidays for 2027. 3 holidays are affected by weekend in-lieu-of rules: Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed 2027-06-18); Independence Day (observed 2027-07-05); Christmas Day (observed 2027-12-24).
Source: OPM Federal Holidays schedule · Statutory authority: 5 U.S.C. § 6103
2027 federal holiday overview
A bigger year for weekend adjustments than 2026 — three holidays shift dates.
Complete 2027 federal holiday schedule
All dates shown are the observed dates. In-lieu-of adjustments noted.
| Holiday | Observed Date | Day | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | Friday | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday | 2027-01-18 | Monday | — |
| Washington's Birthday | 2027-02-15 | Monday | — |
| Memorial Day | 2027-05-31 | Monday | — |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 2027-06-18actual: 2027-06-19 | Friday | ★ In-lieu-of Saturday |
| Independence Day | 2027-07-05actual: 2027-07-04 | Monday | ★ In-lieu-of Sunday |
| Labor Day | 2027-09-06 | Monday | — |
| Columbus Day | 2027-10-11 | Monday | — |
| Veterans Day | 2027-11-11 | Thursday | — |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2027-11-25 | Thursday | — |
| Christmas Day | 2027-12-24actual: 2027-12-25 | Friday | ★ In-lieu-of Saturday |
Source: OPM Federal Holidays 2027 · 5 U.S.C. § 6103 · ★ = in-lieu-of adjustment applied.
2027 in-lieu-of holiday details
Three holidays in 2027 fall on weekends, requiring in-lieu-of date shifts under 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b).
June 19 falls on Saturday in 2027. Federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday, June 18.
Observed FRIDAY, June 18, 2027 (in lieu of Saturday, June 19).
July 4 falls on Sunday in 2027. Per 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b), federal employees observe it on the following Monday, July 5.
Observed MONDAY, July 5, 2027 (in lieu of Sunday, July 4).
December 25 falls on Saturday in 2027. Federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday, December 24.
Observed FRIDAY, December 24, 2027 (in lieu of Saturday, December 25).
2026 vs. 2027: planning comparison
Notable differences for leave planning between the two years:
- →In 2026, only 1 holiday shifts (Independence Day). In 2027, 3 holidays shift.
- →Christmas 2027 is observed on December 24 (Friday). Federal employees get Christmas Eve as their statutory holiday.
- →Independence Day 2027 is observed July 5 (Monday), creating a long 4-day weekend if you add Friday July 4 annual leave.
- →Juneteenth 2027 is observed June 18 (Friday), creating a 3-day weekend naturally.
- →Thanksgiving 2027 falls on November 25 — one week earlier than 2026.
Federal holidays 2027 — frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 federal legal public holidays in 2027 per 5 U.S.C. § 6103. Three holidays fall on weekends and are subject to in-lieu-of adjustments: Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, Saturday — observed Friday June 18), Independence Day (July 4, Sunday — observed Monday July 5), and Christmas Day (December 25, Saturday — observed Friday December 24).
When is Independence Day observed in 2027?
Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Sunday in 2027. Per 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b), when a holiday falls on Sunday, federal employees observe it on the following Monday. The 2027 Independence Day federal holiday is therefore observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
When is Christmas observed in 2027 for federal employees?
Christmas Day (December 25) falls on a Saturday in 2027. Per 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b), when a holiday falls on Saturday, federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday. The 2027 Christmas federal holiday is therefore observed on Friday, December 24, 2027 — meaning federal employees get Christmas Eve off as their statutory holiday.
When is Juneteenth observed in 2027?
Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) falls on a Saturday in 2027. Federal employees observe it on the preceding Friday, June 18, 2027.
Data Accuracy Notice: 2027 federal holiday dates are from OPM Federal Holidays and 5 U.S.C. § 6103. Presidential proclamations can add extra holidays and are not reflected here. Verify at OPM.gov as the year approaches.