2027 federal holiday calendar: 12 observed dates and ICS
The OPM calendar gives 12 observed dates within 2027: 11 in its 2027 table, plus December 31 for New Year 2028, for most Monday–Friday federal employees.
Observed dates within 2027 from OPM
| Observed/scheduled date | Holiday | Fixed nominal date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year’s Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-01-18 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-02-15 | Washington’s Birthday | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-05-31 | Memorial Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-06-18 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 2027-06-19 | Observed weekday |
| 2027-07-05 | Independence Day | 2027-07-04 | Observed weekday |
| 2027-09-06 | Labor Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-10-11 | Columbus Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-11-11 | Veterans Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-11-25 | Thanksgiving Day | — | Scheduled holiday |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | Observed weekday |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed) | 2028-01-01 | Observed weekday |
Scope: most federal employees working Monday–Friday. This does not establish bank, school, market or private-business closures.
Why there are 12 dates in this 2027 download
The 2027 OPM schedule has 11 rows. Its 2028 schedule adds Friday, December 31, 2027 as the observed New Year’s Day 2028. This calendar includes that date because it falls within 2027; its nominal date remains January 1, 2028.
Observed dates versus nominal dates
The nominal dates for Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas remain June 19, July 4 and December 25. The table and download use OPM’s observed weekdays for most Monday–Friday federal employees. Other work schedules can follow different rules explained by OPM.
What this calendar can establish
Use it to see the published federal employee schedule. Check your own employer or service for its operating calendar. In particular, a federal holiday alone does not establish a bank transfer deadline or a market closure.
The source calls the February holiday Washington’s Birthday. The asterisk attached to that source row is a naming footnote, so this tool does not treat it as a shifted fixed-date holiday.
FAQ
Why is Juneteenth on June 18 in this calendar?
June 19, 2027 falls on a Saturday. OPM lists Friday, June 18 for most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule.
Why is Independence Day on July 5?
July 4, 2027 is a Sunday. OPM lists Monday, July 5 for most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule.
Why is Christmas on December 24?
December 25, 2027 is a Saturday. OPM lists Friday, December 24 for most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule.
Does this prove my bank or employer is closed?
No. OPM describes federal employee holiday schedules. A bank, school, employer or individual service can have a different calendar.
Is the download a live subscription?
No. It is a dated ICS snapshot with stable event identifiers and the OPM source link. Check the source for revisions and your calendar application for duplicate-import behavior.
Sources and scope
OPM observed dates within calendar year 2027 for most Monday-Friday federal employees, including New Year 2028 observed on 31 December 2027; not a claim that banks, schools or private businesses close.
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