Armed Forces Day 2027
There are 194 days until Armed Forces Day 2027 — Saturday, May 15, 2027.
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About Armed Forces Day 2027
Armed Forces Day 2027 falls on Saturday, May 15. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May, honors the men and women currently serving in the U.S. military. It is a national observance, not a federal holiday, so nothing closes beyond a normal Saturday schedule.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — varies; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Armed Forces Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 16, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | May 15, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Armed Forces Day 2027
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Tue | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 4 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Wed | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 8 | Sat | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Date rule
- Third Saturday in May, set by annual presidential proclamation
- Legal status
- National observance; not a federal holiday
- First observed
- May 20, 1950, under the theme Teamed for Defense
- Created by
- Defense Secretary Louis Johnson in 1949, consolidating separate service days
- Honors
- Those currently serving in the U.S. armed forces
Frequently asked questions
What day is Armed Forces Day in 2027?
Armed Forces Day 2027 is on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Is Armed Forces Day a day off in 2027?
Armed Forces Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Armed Forces Day 2027?
There are 194 days until Armed Forces Day 2027 (May 15, 2027) as of today.