Is Fourth of July (Independence Day) a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Monday, July 5
Yes: Fourth of July (Independence Day) is a federal holiday in 2027.
Yes: Fourth of July (Independence Day) is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: Fourth of July (Independence Day) is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027, and OPM lists Monday, July 5, 2027 as the federal day off.
Independence 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 Monday, July 5, 2027. Because Sunday, July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, most federal employees get the holiday on the Monday after, Monday, July 5, 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 closed Monday, July 5, 2027.
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Sunday, July 4, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Monday, July 5, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed Monday, July 5, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Monday, July 5, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Fed-settled payments due that day | Settle Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Next federal holiday | Labor Day: Monday, September 6, 2027 | OPM |
FAQ
What day is Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2027?
What day is Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2027?
Sunday, July 4, 2027. (Source)
Is Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Monday, July 5, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday (in-lieu-of day). (Source)
Are banks open on Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2027?
Mostly no: Federal Reserve Banks are closed Monday, July 5, 2027. (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?
Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2027. (Source)
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