United States Holidays list 2027
January 2027
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New Year's Day – January 1 (Friday)
Marks the beginning of the new calendar year, celebrated nationwide with festivities, fireworks, and reflections on the past year. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 18 (Monday)
Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., recognizing his contributions to the fight against racial segregation and the promotion of equality through nonviolent resistance.
February 2027
- Presidents' Day – February 15 (Monday)
Originally established to honor George Washington's birthday, this day now celebrates all U.S. presidents, acknowledging their leadership and service to the nation.
May 2027
- Memorial Day – May 31 (Monday)
A day of remembrance for military personnel who have died in the service of the United States, observed with ceremonies, parades, and the decoration of gravesites.
June 2027
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19 (Saturday)
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, marking the day in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas.
July 2027
- Independence Day – July 4 (Sunday)
Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the nation's birth with fireworks, parades, and patriotic displays.
September 2027
- Labor Day – September 6 (Monday)
Recognizes the contributions of American workers and the labor movement, often celebrated with parades, picnics, and as the unofficial end of summer.
October 2027
- Columbus Day – October 11 (Monday)
Honors Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492, though it has become a subject of reevaluation and is celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day in some regions.
November 2027
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Veterans Day – November 11 (Thursday)
Pays tribute to all U.S. military veterans, honoring their service and sacrifices with ceremonies, parades, and educational programs. -
Thanksgiving Day – November 25 (Thursday)
A time to express gratitude for the year's blessings, traditionally celebrated with a feast among family and friends, reflecting on the harvest festival origins.
December 2027
- Christmas Day – December 25 (Saturday)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians and many others with religious services, gift-giving, and festive decorations.
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