Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Monday, May 31
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Yes: Memorial Day is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: Memorial Day is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Monday, May 31, 2027, and OPM lists Monday, May 31, 2027 as the federal day off.
Memorial 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, May 31, 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, May 31, 2027.
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Monday, May 31, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Monday, May 31, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed Monday, May 31, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Monday, May 31, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Fed-settled payments due that day | Settle Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Next federal holiday | Juneteenth: Friday, June 18, 2027 | OPM |
FAQ
What day is Memorial Day 2027?
What day is Memorial Day 2027?
Monday, May 31, 2027. (Source)
Is Memorial Day 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Monday, May 31, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday. (Source)
Are banks open on Memorial Day 2027?
Mostly no: Federal Reserve Banks are closed Monday, May 31, 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?
Juneteenth National Independence Day, Friday, June 18, 2027. (Source)
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- Previous: Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) 2027