Kwanzaa 2027
There are 419 days until Kwanzaa 2027 — Sunday, December 26, 2027.
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About Kwanzaa 2027
Kwanzaa 2027 falls on Sunday, December 26. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Kwanzaa is a week-long cultural observance from December 26 to January 1 celebrating African American heritage and seven guiding principles. It is not a public holiday: no offices, banks or schools close because of it.
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 →
Kwanzaa in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Other holidays in December 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | Wed | Rosa Parks Day | State holiday |
| Dec 7 | Tue | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Fri | Christmas Eve | State holiday |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Day After Christmas | State holiday |
| Dec 31 | Fri | New Year's Eve | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Dates
- December 26 through January 1, seven days
- Legal status
- Observance; not a federal or state holiday
- Created
- 1966 in Los Angeles by Maulana Karenga
- Name
- From Swahili matunda ya kwanza, meaning first fruits
- Principles
- Nguzo Saba: Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, Imani
Frequently asked questions
What day is Kwanzaa in 2027?
Kwanzaa 2027 is on Sunday, December 26, 2027.
Is Kwanzaa a day off in 2027?
Kwanzaa is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Kwanzaa 2027?
There are 419 days until Kwanzaa 2027 (December 26, 2027) as of today.