Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 2027? Yes, Thursday, November 25
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Yes: Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in 2027.
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Yes: Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in 2027. It falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027, and OPM lists Thursday, November 25, 2027 as the federal day off.
Thanksgiving 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 Thursday, November 25, 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 Thursday, November 25, 2027.
| Item | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday date | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal (OPM) day off | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | OPM |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Federal Reserve Board | Closed Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Federal Reserve K.8 |
| Previous federal holiday | Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11, 2027 | OPM |
| Next federal holiday | Christmas: Friday, December 24, 2027 | OPM |
FAQ
What day is Thanksgiving 2027?
What day is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027. (Source)
Is Thanksgiving 2027 a paid day off for federal employees?
Yes. OPM lists Thursday, November 25, 2027 as the 2027 federal holiday. (Source)
Are banks open on Thanksgiving 2027?
Mostly no: Federal Reserve Banks are closed Thursday, November 25, 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?
Christmas Day, Friday, December 24, 2027. (Source)
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