Long Weekends 2027 and US Holidays
There are 12 federal holidays in 2027; 12 fall on a weekday. Here is each one, the long weekend it creates and how to stretch it with PTO.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Private employers choose their own paid holidays; most give six to eight. Tick the ones you get in the planner. Last checked: October 30, 2026.
2027 federal holiday calendar
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Friday, June 18, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Independence Day (observed) | Monday, July 5, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 26, 2027 | Common company holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 23, 2027 | Common company holiday (some employers) |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Friday, December 24, 2027 | Federal holiday |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Friday, December 31, 2027 | Federal holiday |
How to stretch 2027 holidays with PTO
Days off in a row around each holiday, counting weekends, for a private-sector worker who gets the common company holidays (see below).
| Holiday | No PTO | 1 day PTO | 2 days PTO | 3 days PTO | 4 days PTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 10 days |
| Memorial Day May 31, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) July 5, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| Labor Day September 6, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving November 25, 2027 | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days | 9 days |
| Day after Thanksgiving November 26, 2027 | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days | 9 days |
| Christmas December 24, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 9 days |
| New Year's Day (observed) December 31, 2027 | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 10 days |
Best value PTO days
- Thanksgiving: take Monday, November 22, Tuesday, November 23, Wednesday, November 24 off for 9 days in a row, November 20–28, 2027 (3 days of PTO).
- Day after Thanksgiving: take Monday, November 22, Tuesday, November 23, Wednesday, November 24 off for 9 days in a row, November 20–28, 2027 (3 days of PTO).
- New Year's Day: take Monday, December 28, Tuesday, December 29, Wednesday, December 30, Thursday, December 31 off for 10 days in a row, December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (4 days of PTO).
- New Year's Day (observed): take Monday, December 27, Tuesday, December 28, Wednesday, December 29, Thursday, December 30 off for 10 days in a row, December 24, 2027 – January 2, 2028 (4 days of PTO).
- Memorial Day: take Tuesday, June 1, Wednesday, June 2, Thursday, June 3, Friday, June 4 off for 9 days in a row, May 29 – June 6, 2027 (4 days of PTO).
- Memorial Day 2027: May 31, 2027
- Independence Day (Fourth of July) 2027: July 5, 2027
- Labor Day 2027: September 6, 2027
- Thanksgiving 2027: November 25, 2027
- Christmas 2027: December 24, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
12 federal holidays; 12 fall on a weekday (observed dates).
What is the best long weekend of 2027?
Thanksgiving: Monday, November 22, Tuesday, November 23, Wednesday, November 24 → November 20–28, 2027, 9 days (3 days).