Best Days to Take Leave in United States 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Jan 15 to get 4 days off from Jan 15 to Jan 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Take Tue, Jan 19 to get 4 days off from Jan 16 to Jan 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Take Mon, Feb 1 to get 4 days off from Jan 30 to Feb 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Groundhog Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 12 to get 4 days off from Feb 12 to Feb 15. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day.
United States 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 12 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2027-01-18, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Groundhog Day (2027-02-02, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Presidents' Day (2027-02-15, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Memorial Day (2027-05-31, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) (2027-06-18, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Day (Observed) (2027-07-05, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labor Day (2027-09-06, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Columbus Day (2027-10-11, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Veterans Day (2027-11-11, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Thanksgiving Day (2027-11-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (Observed) (2027-12-24, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
United States Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Federal |
| Jan 18 (2027-01-18) | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| Feb 2 (2027-02-02) | Tue | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 (2027-02-14) | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 (2027-02-15) | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal |
| Mar 17 (2027-03-17) | Wed | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 28 (2027-03-28) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 9 (2027-05-09) | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 31 (2027-05-31) | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal |
| Jun 18 (2027-06-18) | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| Jun 20 (2027-06-20) | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 5 (2027-07-05) | Mon | Independence Day (Observed) | Federal |
| Sep 6 (2027-09-06) | Mon | Labor Day | Federal |
| Oct 11 (2027-10-11) | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal |
| Oct 31 (2027-10-31) | Sun | Halloween | Observance |
| Nov 11 (2027-11-11) | Thu | Veterans Day | Federal |
| Nov 25 (2027-11-25) | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal |
| Dec 24 (2027-12-24) | Fri | Christmas Day (Observed) | Federal |
About United States Holidays & Observances
The United States observes official federal holidays established by Title 5 of the US Code, closing federal agencies, stock markets, and commercial banks. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.