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Long weekends in United States 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using United States’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Dec 31–Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 31 off

4-day breakBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fri, Jan 15–Mon, Jan 18, 2027

Take Fri, Jan 15 off

4-day breakWashington's Birthday

Fri, Feb 12–Mon, Feb 15, 2027

Take Fri, Feb 12 off

4-day breakMemorial Day

Fri, May 28–Mon, May 31, 2027

Take Fri, May 28 off

4-day breakJuneteenth National Independence Day (observed)

Thu, Jun 17–Sun, Jun 20, 2027

Take Thu, Jun 17 off

4-day breakIndependence Day (observed)

Fri, Jul 2–Mon, Jul 5, 2027

Take Fri, Jul 2 off

4-day breakLabor Day

Fri, Sep 3–Mon, Sep 6, 2027

Take Fri, Sep 3 off

4-day breakColumbus Day

Fri, Oct 8–Mon, Oct 11, 2027

Take Fri, Oct 8 off

4-day breakVeterans Day

Thu, Nov 11–Sun, Nov 14, 2027

Take Fri, Nov 12 off

4-day breakThanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 25–Sun, Nov 28, 2027

Take Fri, Nov 26 off

4-day breakChristmas Day (observed)

Thu, Dec 23–Sun, Dec 26, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 23 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Federal holidays apply nationwide to federal offices, but state holidays, school calendars and private-employer schedules can differ. Regional dates are not automatically treated as non-working days.

Plan with the exact date

For cross-state calls, always select the actual city and date: daylight-saving rules and zone boundaries matter more than the country label.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. Observed federal holidays for federal employees; state and private-employer schedules can differ.

Primary source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management federal holiday schedules. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.

Frequently asked questions

How are United States long weekends calculated?

The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.

Are regional holidays included?

Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.

Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?

No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.