Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Friday, June 18
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Yes: Juneteenth is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: Juneteenth is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027, and OPM lists Friday, June 18, 2027 as the federal day off.
Juneteenth National 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 Friday, June 18, 2027. Because Saturday, June 19, 2027 is a Saturday, most federal employees get the holiday on the Friday before, Friday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2027 (Board of Governors closed).
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Saturday, June 19, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Friday, June 18, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Open Friday, June 18, 2027; no Saturday closure | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Friday, June 18, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Fed-settled payments due that day | Settle as usual on Friday | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Next federal holiday | Fourth of July (Independence Day): Monday, July 5, 2027 | OPM |
FAQ
What day is Juneteenth 2027?
What day is Juneteenth 2027?
Saturday, June 19, 2027. (Source)
Is Juneteenth 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Friday, June 18, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday (in-lieu-of day). (Source)
Are banks open on Juneteenth 2027?
Mostly yes on Friday, June 18, 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?
Independence Day, Monday, July 5, 2027. (Source)
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