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2027 Company Holiday Calendar Template
US federal holidays for 2026 and 2027 with observed dates, a fill-in company holiday calendar, floating holiday rules and a holiday pay policy.
There are 11 US federal holidays in both 2026 and 2027. In 2027, Juneteenth and Christmas fall on Saturdays and Independence Day on a Sunday, so they are observed Friday, June 18, Monday, July 5 and Friday, December 24. Private employers choose their own holidays: federal law doesn't require paid holidays or holiday premium pay.
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What you get
- All 11 federal holidays for 2026 and 2027 with the actual date, weekday and observed date, checked against OPM
- The weekend rule for observed holidays, and how Federal Reserve bank closures differ for payroll dates
- Common private-employer paid holidays with 2026 and 2027 dates, including the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Good Friday
- A fill-in 2027 company holiday calendar that exports to CSV, with a filled-in example
- Floating holiday rules and a holiday pay policy you can paste into your handbook
- What the FLSA does and doesn't require for holiday pay, with DOL sources
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US federal holidays 2026
Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal holidays are set by 5 U.S.C. 6103.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Observed (federal employees) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Same day |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Same day |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Same day |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Same day |
US federal holidays 2027
Source: OPM. Three 2027 holidays fall on a weekend, and New Year's Day 2028 (a Saturday) is observed on Friday, December 31, 2027.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Observed (federal employees) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Same day |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 18, 2027 | Monday | Same day |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | February 15, 2027 | Monday | Same day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | Same day |
How observed dates work, and why payroll should care
For most federal employees, a holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday is observed the Monday after. Many private employers copy this rule, but nothing requires them to. Banks follow a different rule. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks stay open the Friday before; when it falls on a Sunday, they close the Monday after. So in 2027 the Federal Reserve is open on Friday, June 18 and Friday, December 24 (and on Friday, December 31, 2027) even though federal offices are closed, and closed on Monday, July 5. If a payday lands on a day the Federal Reserve is closed, direct deposits won't settle that day; check your payroll provider's holiday calendar and move the pay date earlier.
Common private-employer holidays: 2026 and 2027 dates
Private employers pick their own list. In March 2025, 81% of private industry workers had access to paid holidays, and the average was 8 days (BLS, Employee Benefits in the United States).
| Holiday | 2026 date | 2027 date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, January 1 | Fri, January 1 | New Year's Day 2028 falls on Saturday; decide whether Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is your day off |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Mon, January 19 | Mon, January 18 | |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, February 16 | Mon, February 15 | |
| Good Friday | Fri, April 3 | Fri, March 26 | Not a federal holiday; sometimes offered or used as a floating holiday |
Fill-in company holiday calendar 2027
The first rows are an example for an office-based company with 10 fixed holidays plus 2 floating days. Replace them with your own.
| Holiday | Date observed | Day | Paid (Y/N) | Office closed (Y/N) | Coverage / on-call | Pay rate if worked | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Y | Y | 1.5x | ||
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | Y | Y | 1.5x | ||
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | Monday | Y | Y | 1.5x | ||
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 | Friday | Y | Y | 1.5x | Banks open; payroll unaffected |
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How to use this template
- 1
Pick your paid holidays
Start from the federal list and the common private-employer days below. Decide how many paid holidays you'll give and whether any are floating.
- 2
Decide the weekend rule
For 2027, three holidays land on a weekend and New Year's Day 2028 falls on a Saturday. Decide whether you follow the federal Friday/Monday rule or give a different day.
- 3
Fill in the company calendar
Enter each observed date, whether the office closes, who covers essential work and the pay rate for anyone who works.
- 4
Write or update the holiday pay policy
Cover eligibility, part-time staff, holidays during PTO, working on a holiday and floating holiday rules. Check state law where you have employees.
- 5
Publish by early December
Share the 2027 calendar with employees, load it into payroll and your scheduling or time-off system, and move payroll dates that fall on bank holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What are the federal holidays in 2027?
New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18), Washington's Birthday (Feb 15), Memorial Day (May 31), Juneteenth (observed Fri, Jun 18), Independence Day (observed Mon, Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6), Columbus Day (Oct 11), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 25) and Christmas (observed Fri, Dec 24).
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, do employees get Friday off?
Federal employees do: Saturday holidays move to Friday and Sunday holidays to Monday. Private employers can choose any rule. Note that Federal Reserve Banks stay open on those Fridays, so payroll isn't affected, but they close on the Monday after a Sunday holiday.
Are private employers required to give federal holidays off?
No. Federal holidays apply to federal employees. Private employers decide which days to close and whether to pay for them, because the FLSA doesn't require payment for time not worked. Union contracts, employment agreements and a few state laws can add requirements.
Do employees get time and a half for working on a holiday?
Not under federal law. The FLSA only requires 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek, whichever days they fall on. Many employers pay a holiday premium by policy, and a few states, such as Rhode Island, require premium pay for some holiday work.
What is a floating holiday?
A paid day off that the employee picks, rather than a fixed company date. Employers often give one or two so staff can observe religious or cultural days that aren't on the company calendar. Set notice, carryover and payout rules in writing.
How many paid holidays do employers usually give?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 81% of private industry workers had access to paid holidays in March 2025, and the average was 8 paid holidays. Federal employees get 11.