Is Christmas a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Friday, December 24
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Yes: Christmas is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: Christmas is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027, and OPM lists Friday, December 24, 2027 as the federal day off.
Christmas Day is one of the 11 federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103 and listed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for 2027. Federal offices close on Friday, December 24, 2027. Because Saturday, December 25, 2027 is a Saturday, most federal employees get the holiday on the Friday before, Friday, December 24, 2027.
Private employers, states and schools are not bound by the federal list, so check your employer or district. Banks follow the Federal Reserve calendar: Federal Reserve Banks open on Friday, December 24, 2027 (Board of Governors closed).
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Friday, December 24, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Open Friday, December 24, 2027; no Saturday closure | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Friday, December 24, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Fed-settled payments due that day | Settle as usual on Friday | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Next federal holiday | New Year's Day 2028: observed Friday, December 31, 2027 (Fed Banks open) | OPM |
FAQ
What day is Christmas 2027?
What day is Christmas 2027?
Saturday, December 25, 2027. (Source)
Is Christmas 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Friday, December 24, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday (in-lieu-of day). (Source)
Are banks open on Christmas 2027?
Mostly yes on Friday, December 24, 2027: the Federal Reserve Banks stay open when the holiday falls on a Saturday. (Source)
How many federal holidays are there in 2027?
Eleven, per the OPM 2027 holiday schedule. (Source)
What is the next federal holiday after this one?
New Year's Day 2028, observed Friday, December 31, 2027. (Source)