Pioneer Day 2027
There are 264 days until Pioneer Day 2027 — Saturday, July 24, 2027.
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About Pioneer Day 2027
Pioneer Day 2027 falls on Saturday, July 24. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Friday, July 23, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, July 25.
Pioneer Day is a Utah state holiday on July 24 marking the 1847 arrival of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Utah state offices, courts and many buisnesses close; it is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and federal offices run as usual.
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 — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Pioneer Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 24, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | July 24, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, Jul 23 |
Holidays after Pioneer Day 2027
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Nov 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in July 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Observed
- Friday, July 23, 2027
- Date rule
- July 24 each year
- Observed date
- Preceding Friday if on a Saturday; following Monday if on a Sunday
- Legal status
- Utah state holiday (Utah Code 63G-1-301); not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- Arrival of Brigham Young's pioneer company in the Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847
- First celebrated
- 1849; legal territorial holiday since 1882
Frequently asked questions
What day is Pioneer Day in 2027?
Pioneer Day 2027 is on Saturday, July 24, 2027. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 23, 2027.
Is Pioneer Day a day off in 2027?
Pioneer Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Pioneer Day 2027?
There are 264 days until Pioneer Day 2027 (July 24, 2027) as of today.