The United States has 11 public holidays in 2027; 11 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 249 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Christmas Day (observed) on December 24.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
January 16 – January 18 (3 days): Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 13 – February 15 (3 days): Presidents' Day
May 29 – May 31 (3 days): Memorial Day
June 18 – June 20 (3 days): Juneteenth
July 3 – July 5 (3 days): Independence Day
September 4 – September 6 (3 days): Labor Day
October 9 – October 11 (3 days): Columbus Day
December 24 – December 26 (3 days): Christmas Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
19
2
February
19
1
March
23
April
22
May
20
1
June
21
1
July
21
1
August
22
September
21
1
October
20
1
November
20
2
December
21
1
Total
249
11
Notes
Federal holidays; states and employers can add more days.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does the United States have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays, of which 11 fall on a working day (249 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in the United States in 2027?