United States Holidays list 2027

January 2027

  • 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

  • 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.