Primary Election Day 2027
There are 183 days until Primary Election Day 2027 — Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
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About Primary Election Day 2027
Primary Election Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, May 4. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, May 3 off for a four-day weekend.
Primary Election Day is an Indiana state holiday on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May, when Hoosiers vote in party primaries. Indiana state offices close and state employees get a paid day off; 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 →
Primary Election Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Primary Election 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 5 | Wed | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 8 | Sat | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 15 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Tuesday, May 4, 2027
- Date rule
- First Tuesday after the first Monday in May (May 2–8), every year
- Legal status
- Indiana state holiday (Indiana Code 1-1-9-1); not a federal holiday
- Primary date set by
- Indiana Code 3-10-1-3
- Who gets the day off
- Indiana state employees; many county offices and some school districts close
- Poll hours
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time
Frequently asked questions
What day is Primary Election Day in 2027?
Primary Election Day 2027 is on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
Is Primary Election Day a day off in 2027?
Primary Election Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Primary Election Day 2027?
There are 183 days until Primary Election Day 2027 (May 4, 2027) as of today.