2027 is a great year for long weekends. Thanks to how the dates fall, 10 of the 12 federal holidays observed in 2027 create a three-day weekend, and Thanksgiving gives many workers a four-day weekend. Here's every one, plus the smartest days to take off.
Every long weekend in 2027
| Holiday | Day off | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1 | Fri Jan 1 – Sun Jan 3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18 | Sat Jan 16 – Mon Jan 18 |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, February 15 | Sat Feb 13 – Mon Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 | Sat May 29 – Mon May 31 |
| Juneteenth (Sat Jun 19) | Observed Friday, June 18 | Fri Jun 18 – Sun Jun 20 |
| Independence Day (Sun Jul 4) | Observed Monday, July 5 | Sat Jul 3 – Mon Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6 | Sat Sep 4 – Mon Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Monday, October 11 | Sat Oct 9 – Mon Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11 | Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 25 | Thu Nov 25 – Sun Nov 28 (if you get Black Friday off) |
| Christmas (Sat Dec 25) | Observed Friday, December 24 | Fri Dec 24 – Sun Dec 26 |
| New Year's Day 2028 (Sat Jan 1) | Observed Friday, December 31 | Fri Dec 31 – Sun Jan 2, 2028 |
These are federal dates. Banks, government offices and many employers follow them, but private companies set their own holiday lists. Check your employee handbook. Full details are in US federal holidays 2026–2027, or see the 2027 holiday list.
How to stretch your PTO in 2027
Placing vacation days next to holidays gives you the most time off for the fewest days. Some of the best combinations:
| Take off | PTO days | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| Tue Jan 19 – Fri Jan 22 (after MLK Day) | 4 | 9 (Sat Jan 16 – Sun Jan 24) |
| Mon May 24 – Fri May 28 (before Memorial Day) | 5 | 10 (Sat May 22 – Mon May 31) |
| Tue Jul 6 – Fri Jul 9 (after July 4th) | 4 | 9 (Sat Jul 3 – Sun Jul 11) |
| Mon Nov 22 – Wed Nov 24 (Thanksgiving week) | 3 (+ Black Friday) | 9 (Sat Nov 20 – Sun Nov 28) |
| Mon Dec 27 – Thu Dec 30 (between the holidays) | 4 | 10 (Fri Dec 24 – Sun Jan 2, 2028) |
The year-end break is the standout: because both Christmas and New Year's Day 2028 are observed on Fridays, 4 PTO days give you 10 consecutive days off, from December 24, 2027 to January 2, 2028.
Juneteenth (observed Friday, June 18) and Independence Day (observed Monday, July 5) are only two weeks apart. Take the 10 workdays in between, Monday, June 21 to Friday, July 2, and you get 18 consecutive days off, from June 18 to July 5.
2027 at a glance
- Total federal holidays observed in 2027: 12, including New Year's Day 2028 observed on December 31, 2027.
- Monday holidays: 6 (MLK, Presidents', Memorial, July 5 observed, Labor, Columbus).
- Friday holidays: 4 (New Year's Day, Juneteenth observed, Christmas observed, New Year 2028 observed).
- Working days: 249. See working days in 2026 and 2027.
- Longest stretch without a federal holiday: February 16 to May 30, more than 14 weeks. Spring break or a personal day in March or April can fill the gap.
Tips for planning long weekends
- Request early. The days around Thanksgiving and the end of December are the first to be claimed at most workplaces.
- Book travel early or go off-peak. Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends are among the busiest travel periods of the year.
- Use shoulder holidays. Columbus Day and Veterans Day are not holidays for many private employers, so destinations are quieter.
- Watch school calendars. If you have kids, district breaks may differ from federal holidays. See how many days are in a school year.
- Check for "use it or lose it" rules so unused PTO doesn't disappear at year end.
Something to look forward to: set a custom countdown to your next long weekend, or see how many weekends are left before a trip. The 2027 calendar shows every holiday at a glance.
Frequently asked questions
How many three-day weekends are in 2027?
Ten federal holiday three-day weekends, plus a four-day Thanksgiving weekend for workers who get the Friday off.
Is July 5, 2027 a holiday?
Yes, for federal employees. July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the holiday is observed on Monday, July 5.
Is Christmas Eve 2027 a day off?
For federal employees, yes. Christmas falls on Saturday, so it's observed on Friday, December 24, 2027.