Is New Year's Day a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Friday, January 1
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Yes: New Year's Day is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: New Year's Day is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Friday, January 1, 2027, and OPM lists Friday, January 1, 2027 as the federal day off.
New Year's 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, January 1, 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 Friday, January 1, 2027.
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Friday, January 1, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Friday, January 1, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed Friday, January 1, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Friday, January 1, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Next federal holiday | MLK Day: Monday, January 18, 2027 | OPM |
FAQ
What day is New Year's Day 2027?
What day is New Year's Day 2027?
Friday, January 1, 2027. (Source)
Is New Year's Day 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Friday, January 1, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday. (Source)
Are banks open on New Year's Day 2027?
Mostly no: Federal Reserve Banks are closed Friday, January 1, 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?
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, January 18, 2027. (Source)