How many days until National Grandparents Day?
There are 314 days until National Grandparents Day 2027 — Sunday, September 12, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 12, 2027, set by the rule: The Sunday after the first Monday in September. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
National Grandparents Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. National Grandparents Day is a U.S. observance held on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It is not a federal or state holiday, so nobody gets a day off; it is a Sunday set aside by presidential proclamation to honor grandperents.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to National Grandparents Day:
- 100 days to go — Friday, June 4, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Saturday, July 24, 2027
- 30 days to go — Friday, August 13, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Sunday, August 29, 2027
- 7 days to go — Sunday, September 5, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Saturday, September 11, 2027
National Grandparents Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 13, 2026 | Sunday | 50 days ago |
| 2027 | September 12, 2027 | Sunday | 314 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on National Grandparents Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Closed | Closed because it is a Sunday, not because of the observance. Normal service resumes Monday. |
| Banks | Closed | Sunday closure only; the observance is not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed | Markets are closed every weekend and open Monday as usual. |
| Federal offices | Closed | Weekend closure; Grandparents Day is not a federal holiday. |
| State and local government | Closed | Closed for the weekend in every state; no state treats the day as a holiday. |
Coming up after National Grandparents Day
- Oct 11 Days until Columbus Day 343 days away
- Nov 11 Days until Veterans Day 374 days away
- Nov 25 Days until Thanksgiving Day 388 days away
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 418 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until National Grandparents Day?
There are 314 days until National Grandparents Day, which falls on Sunday, September 12, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before National Grandparents Day?
There are 45 weekends between now and National Grandparents Day on September 12 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is National Grandparents Day a day off?
National Grandparents Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.