Rhode Island Independence Day 2027
There are 183 days until Rhode Island Independence Day 2027 — Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
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About Rhode Island Independence Day 2027
Rhode Island Independence Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, May 4. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, May 3 off for a four-day weekend.
Rhode Island Independence Day on May 4 marks the colony's 1776 renunciation of allegiance to King George III, two months before the Declaration of Independence. It is a ceremonial observance in Rhode Island law: state offices, schools and businesses stay open.
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 →
Rhode Island Independence Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Rhode Island Independence 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 | Primary Election 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
- May 4 each year
- Legal status
- Rhode Island ceremonial observance; state offices remain open
- Commemorates
- The General Assembly's May 4, 1776 act renouncing allegiance to King George III
- Claim to fame
- First of the thirteen colonies to formally renounce royal authority
- Designated
- May 4 named Rhode Island Independence Day by the General Assembly in 1908
Frequently asked questions
What day is Rhode Island Independence Day in 2027?
Rhode Island Independence Day 2027 is on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
Is Rhode Island Independence Day a day off in 2027?
Rhode Island Independence Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Rhode Island Independence Day 2027?
There are 183 days until Rhode Island Independence Day 2027 (May 4, 2027) as of today.