Evacuation Day 2027
There are 137 days until Evacuation Day 2027 — Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
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About Evacuation Day 2027
Evacuation Day 2027 falls on Wednesday, March 17. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Evacuation Day, March 17, marks the British withdrawal from Boston in 1776, George Washington's first victory of the Revolution. It is observed only in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and since 2010 offices there must stay open, making it ceremonial.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
Evacuation Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Evacuation 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 March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Mon | Casimir Pulaski Day | State holiday |
| Mar 2 | Tue | Texas Independence Day | State holiday |
| Mar 2 | Tue | Town Meeting Day | State holiday |
| Mar 14 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Wed | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Palm Sunday | Religious observance |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | State holiday |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day | State holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious observance |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Seward's Day | State holiday |
| Mar 31 | Wed | César Chávez Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Date rule
- March 17 every year; no observed-date shift
- Legal status
- Suffolk County, MA observance; offices must stay open under a 2010 law
- Commemorates
- British evacuation of Boston, March 17, 1776
- Key figures
- George Washington, Henry Knox, British General William Howe
- Holiday since
- Declared by Boston in 1901
Frequently asked questions
What day is Evacuation Day in 2027?
Evacuation Day 2027 is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Is Evacuation Day a day off in 2027?
Evacuation Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Evacuation Day 2027?
There are 137 days until Evacuation Day 2027 (March 17, 2027) as of today.