Genocide Remembrance Day 2027
There are 173 days until Genocide Remembrance Day 2027 — Saturday, April 24, 2027.
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About Genocide Remembrance Day 2027
Genocide Remembrance Day 2027 falls on Saturday, April 24.
Genocide Remembrance Day, April 24, is a California state holiday that marks the start of the Armenian Genocide. State offices stay open; state employees may take the day by electing eight hours of holiday credit in place of their personal holiday, and school districts may close if they choose.
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 →
Genocide Remembrance Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 24, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | April 24, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Genocide Remembrance 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 April 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Thu | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 15 | Thu | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Fri | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 19 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Wed | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Thu | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 26 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
| Apr 30 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Date rule
- April 24 every year
- Legal status
- California state holiday (Gov. Code 6700); optional for state employees; not federal
- Created by
- AB 1801 (Nazarian), signed September 29, 2022; first observed 2023
- State employees
- May elect 8 hours of holiday credit in lieu of personal holiday credit (Gov. Code 19853)
- State offices
- Open; courts and DMV keep normal hours
Frequently asked questions
What day is Genocide Remembrance Day in 2027?
Genocide Remembrance Day 2027 is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Is Genocide Remembrance Day a day off in 2027?
Genocide Remembrance Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Genocide Remembrance Day 2027?
There are 173 days until Genocide Remembrance Day 2027 (April 24, 2027) as of today.