Public Holidays in Kentucky 2027
All 14 public holidays in Kentucky for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Kentucky 2027
Kentucky has 14 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 10 nationwide United States holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Good Friday, Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/18/2027 | Monday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/31/2027 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2027 | Saturday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2027 | Sunday | |
| Labor Day | 09/06/2027 | Monday | |
| Columbus Day | 10/11/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2027 | Thursday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/25/2027 | Thursday | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | 11/26/2027 | Friday | Regional |
| Christmas Eve | 12/24/2027 | Friday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| New Year's Day | 12/31/2027 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Kentucky 2027
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Kentucky for 2027:
- January 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18) for a 4-day weekend from January 15 to 18.
- May 28 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 31) for a 4-day weekend from May 28 to 31.
- September 3 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 6) for a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6.
- October 8 (Friday) – Take one day off before Columbus Day (Monday, October 11) for a 4-day weekend from October 8 to 11.
- November 12 (Friday) – Take one day off after Veterans Day (Thursday, November 11) for a 4-day weekend from November 11 to 14.
- December 23 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Eve for a 5-day break from December 23 to 27 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky has 14 public holidays in 2027: 10 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Good Friday, Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve).
In addition to the 10 nationwide holidays, Kentucky observes: Good Friday (March 26), Columbus Day (October 11), Day after Thanksgiving (November 26), Christmas Eve (December 24).
The best bridge days in Kentucky in 2027 are January 15 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), May 28 (Friday, before Memorial Day), September 3 (Friday, before Labor Day), October 8 (Friday, before Columbus Day).
Yes. The Kentucky public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.