Calendar 2027 - Annual Overview
Quickly access each month of the 2027 calendar
Complete 2027 Holiday Calendar
Your comprehensive guide to holidays, observances, and important dates worldwide. Plan your year with precision using our detailed month-by-month breakdown of federal holidays, religious observances, and international celebrations.
Essential Facts About 2027
Understanding the calendar structure helps with effective planning for business, education, and personal activities throughout the year.
Standard Year
2027 is a common year with 365 days, starting on Friday and ending on Friday.
Lunar New Year
February 6 marks the Year of the Sheep (Goat) in the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Long Weekends
Multiple federal holidays fall on Mondays, creating extended weekend opportunities.
Global Observances
Includes major holidays from diverse cultures and international commemorations.
Q1 January - March 2027
- Jan 01 New Year's Day Federal Friday
- Jan 06 Epiphany Religious Wednesday
- Jan 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal Monday
- Jan 26 Australia Day Intl Tuesday
- Jan 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day Wednesday
- Feb 02 Groundhog Day Tuesday
- Feb 06 Lunar New Year (Sheep) Intl Saturday
- Feb 14 Valentine's Day Sunday
- Feb 15 Presidents' Day Federal Monday
- Feb 16 Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday Tuesday
- Feb 17 Ash Wednesday Religious Wednesday
- Feb 28 Ramadan Begins Religious Sunday
- Mar 04 Holi Religious Thursday
- Mar 08 International Women's Day Intl Monday
- Mar 14 Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
- Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day Wednesday
- Mar 20 Spring Equinox Saturday
- Mar 28 Palm Sunday Religious Sunday
- Mar 29 Eid al-Fitr Religious Monday
Q2 April - June 2027
- Apr 01 April Fools' Day Thursday
- Apr 02 Good Friday Religious Friday
- Apr 04 Easter Sunday Religious Sunday
- Apr 22 Earth Day Intl Thursday
- Apr 26 Passover Begins Religious Monday
- May 01 International Workers' Day Intl Saturday
- May 05 Cinco de Mayo Wednesday
- May 09 Mother's Day Sunday
- May 13 Ascension Day Religious Thursday
- May 16 Shavuot Religious Sunday
- May 31 Memorial Day Federal Monday
- Jun 05 Eid al-Adha Religious Saturday
- Jun 14 Flag Day Monday
- Jun 18 Juneteenth (Observed) Federal Friday
- Jun 19 Juneteenth Federal Saturday
- Jun 20 Father's Day Sunday
- Jun 21 Summer Solstice Monday
Q3 July - September 2027
- Jul 01 Canada Day Intl Thursday
- Jul 04 Independence Day Federal Sunday
- Jul 05 Independence Day (Observed) Federal Monday
- Jul 06 Islamic New Year Religious Tuesday
- Jul 14 Bastille Day Intl Wednesday
- Aug 09 International Day of Indigenous Peoples Intl Monday
- Aug 12 International Youth Day Intl Thursday
- Aug 14 Krishna Janmashtami Religious Saturday
- Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Religious Sunday
- Aug 26 Women's Equality Day Thursday
- Aug 30 Summer Bank Holiday UK Monday
- Sep 06 Labor Day Federal Monday
- Sep 07 Rosh Hashanah Religious Tuesday
- Sep 16 Yom Kippur Religious Thursday
- Sep 21 International Day of Peace Intl Tuesday
- Sep 21 Sukkot Begins Religious Tuesday
- Sep 22 Autumn Equinox Wednesday
Q4 October - December 2027
- Oct 03 German Unity Day Intl Sunday
- Oct 07 Navratri Begins Religious Thursday
- Oct 11 Indigenous Peoples' Day Federal Monday
- Oct 16 Dussehra Religious Saturday
- Oct 24 United Nations Day Intl Sunday
- Oct 31 Halloween Sunday
- Nov 01 All Saints' Day Religious Monday
- Nov 05 Diwali Religious Friday
- Nov 07 Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
- Nov 11 Veterans Day Federal Thursday
- Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day Federal Thursday
- Nov 26 Black Friday Friday
- Dec 07 Hanukkah Begins Religious Tuesday
- Dec 21 Winter Solstice Tuesday
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Friday
- Dec 25 Christmas Day Federal Saturday
- Dec 26 Kwanzaa Begins / Boxing Day Intl Sunday
- Dec 31 New Year's Eve Friday
US Federal Holidays 2027
Complete list of federally recognized holidays in the United States. These are days when federal government offices are closed and many businesses observe reduced hours or closures.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday | First day of the calendar year |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18 | Monday | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | February 15 | Monday | Third Monday of February (Washington's Birthday) |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | Monday | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Saturday | Observed Friday June 18 by federal employees |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Sunday | Observed Monday July 5 by federal employees |
| Labor Day | September 6 | Monday | First Monday of September |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 11 | Monday | Second Monday of October (Columbus Day) |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Thursday | Honors military veterans |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | Thursday | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Saturday | Observed Friday December 24 by federal employees |
Note: When a federal holiday falls on Saturday, it is usually observed on Friday. When it falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. In 2027, both Juneteenth (June 19) and Christmas (December 25) fall on Saturday, so they will be observed on Friday. Independence Day (July 4) falls on Sunday and will be observed on Monday, July 5.
Seasonal Overview 2027
The astronomical seasons are determined by the position of Earth relative to the Sun, marked by equinoxes and solstices.
Spring
March 20
Vernal Equinox at 15:25 UTC
Summer
June 21
Summer Solstice at 04:11 UTC
Autumn
September 22
Autumnal Equinox at 00:01 UTC
Winter
December 21
Winter Solstice at 15:42 UTC
Major Religious Observances 2027
Important dates for major world religions throughout the year. Dates for holidays based on lunar calendars are approximate and may vary.
Christian
- Jan 6 Epiphany
- Feb 17 Ash Wednesday
- Apr 2 Good Friday
- Apr 4 Easter Sunday
- May 13 Ascension Day
- May 23 Pentecost
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
Jewish
- Mar 14 Purim
- Apr 26-May 4 Passover
- May 16 Shavuot
- Sep 7-9 Rosh Hashanah
- Sep 16 Yom Kippur
- Sep 21 Sukkot
- Dec 7-15 Hanukkah
Islamic
- Feb 28-Mar 28 Ramadan
- Mar 29 Eid al-Fitr
- Jun 5 Eid al-Adha
- Jul 6 Islamic New Year
- Jul 15 Ashura
- Sep 15 Mawlid al-Nabi
Hindu
- Mar 4 Holi
- Apr 7 New Year (Ugadi)
- Aug 14 Janmashtami
- Aug 22 Ganesh Chaturthi
- Oct 7 Navratri
- Oct 16 Dussehra
- Nov 5 Diwali
Buddhist
- Feb 15 Parinirvana Day
- May 14 Vesak (Buddha Day)
- Jul 3 Asalha Puja
- Dec 8 Bodhi Day
Sikh
- Jan 5 Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Apr 14 Vaisakhi
- Jun 16 Martyrdom of Arjan Dev
- Nov 4 Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Orthodox
- Jan 7 Christmas (Julian)
- Jan 19 Theophany
- May 2 Orthodox Easter
- Aug 15 Dormition of Mary
East Asian
- Feb 6 Lunar New Year
- Feb 20 Lantern Festival
- Apr 4 Qingming Festival
- Jun 9 Dragon Boat Festival
- Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival
Note: Dates for holidays based on lunar or lunisolar calendars (Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, East Asian) are calculated for 2027 and may shift by a day depending on moon sighting and regional variations.
Planning Your 2027
Strategic tips for maximizing your time off and coordinating schedules throughout the year.
Long Weekend Opportunities
Several federal holidays fall on Mondays in 2027, creating natural three-day weekends:
- Jan 18: MLK Jr. Day
- Feb 15: Presidents' Day
- May 31: Memorial Day
- Jul 5: Independence Day (Obs.)
- Sep 6: Labor Day
- Oct 11: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Vacation Planning Tips
Maximize your PTO by strategically planning around holidays:
- Thanksgiving Week: Take Mon-Wed off for 9 days (Nov 20-28)
- Christmas/New Year: Dec 24 observed, bridge to Jan 1 for extended break
- July 4 Weekend: Sunday holiday means Monday off - 3-day weekend
- Spring Break: Plan around Easter (Apr 4) for family travel
Business Considerations
Key scheduling factors for business operations in 2027:
- Q1 Planning: Account for New Year and MLK Day closures
- Fiscal Year: Many companies end Q4 around Thanksgiving
- International: Coordinate with regional holidays globally
- Retail: Black Friday (Nov 26) kicks off holiday shopping
Working Days in 2027
Essential statistics for payroll, project planning, and business scheduling. Calculations assume a standard Monday-Friday work week.
Quarterly Breakdown
| Quarter | Weekdays | Fed. Holidays | Work Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Jan-Mar) | 64 | 2 | 62 |
| Q2 (Apr-Jun) | 64 | 2 | 62 |
| Q3 (Jul-Sep) | 66 | 2 | 64 |
| Q4 (Oct-Dec) | 67 | 4 | 63 |
Important Notes
- Calculations based on 11 US federal holidays
- Actual work days vary by employer and location
- Some states observe additional holidays (e.g., state-specific days)
- Private sector may observe different holiday schedules
- International offices follow local holiday calendars
Pro Tip: When planning projects, always add buffer time around major holidays when staff availability may be reduced.
Daylight Saving Time 2027
Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects scheduling, international coordination, and daily routines. Here are the key dates for 2027:
- DST Begins: Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "spring forward" one hour
- DST Ends: Sunday, November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "fall back" one hour
- Duration: DST lasts approximately 8 months in 2027
Note: Not all US states observe DST. Arizona (except Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not change their clocks. Always verify local rules when scheduling across time zones.
Spring Forward
March 14
+1 Hour at 2:00 AM
Fall Back
November 7
-1 Hour at 2:00 AM