Public Holidays in United States 2027
All nationwide public holidays in United States for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in United States 2027
The United States has 12 federal public holidays in 2027, observed across all 50 states and D.C. Individual states may designate their own additional holidays. The table below lists all federal holidays for 2027.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/18/2027 | Monday |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/15/2027 | Monday |
| 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 |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2027 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/25/2027 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday |
| New Year's Day | 12/31/2027 | Friday |
Regional Holidays by State
Beyond the nationwide holidays, many states observe additional public holidays. The total number ranges from 11 to 15 per year depending on your state. View the complete holiday calendar for each state:
- Alabama – 14 holidays
- Alaska – 13 holidays
- Arizona – 13 holidays
- Arkansas – 12 holidays
- California – 13 holidays
- Colorado – 12 holidays
- Connecticut – 14 holidays
- Delaware – 12 holidays
- District of Columbia – 13 holidays
- Florida – 12 holidays
- Georgia – 13 holidays
- Hawaii – 15 holidays
- Idaho – 13 holidays
- Illinois – 14 holidays
- Indiana – 14 holidays
- Iowa – 12 holidays
- Kansas – 12 holidays
- Kentucky – 14 holidays
- Louisiana – 14 holidays
- Maine – 13 holidays
- Maryland – 12 holidays
- Massachusetts – 13 holidays
- Michigan – 14 holidays
- Minnesota – 12 holidays
- Mississippi – 12 holidays
- Missouri – 14 holidays
- Montana – 12 holidays
- Nebraska – 14 holidays
- Nevada – 13 holidays
- New Hampshire – 14 holidays
- New Jersey – 13 holidays
- New Mexico – 11 holidays
- New York – 13 holidays
- North Carolina – 14 holidays
- North Dakota – 13 holidays
- Ohio – 12 holidays
- Oklahoma – 14 holidays
- Oregon – 11 holidays
- Pennsylvania – 13 holidays
- Rhode Island – 12 holidays
- South Carolina – 15 holidays
- South Dakota – 11 holidays
- Tennessee – 14 holidays
- Texas – 13 holidays
- Utah – 13 holidays
- Vermont – 13 holidays
- Virginia – 13 holidays
- Washington – 11 holidays
- West Virginia – 14 holidays
- Wisconsin – 13 holidays
- Wyoming – 11 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in United States 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. United States's 2027 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 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.
- February 12 (Friday) – Take one day off before George Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 15) for a 4-day weekend from February 12 to 15.
- 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.
- November 26 (Friday) – Take one day off after Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25) for a 4-day weekend from November 25 to 28.
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- Automatic sync with Microsoft Teams & Outlook – Public holidays appear in your team calendar without any manual entry. Select United States (or any of 250+ countries) and holidays are added automatically.
- Regional holidays included – absentify recognizes state-specific holidays. Everyone sees the correct days off for their location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
United States has 12 public holidays in 2027 that are observed nationwide across all 51 states. Depending on which state you live or work in, there can be up to 15 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2027 are: January 15, February 12, May 28. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The United States public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
absentify lets you select your specific state during setup. The system then automatically includes both the nationwide holidays and any additional regional holidays for that state in your team calendar. This ensures every team member sees the correct holidays for their location.