Arizona holidays 2027
Arizona observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2027, all on the federal calendar. Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is also a day off — the observed date for New Year's Day 2028. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Federal holidays observed in Arizona
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 18 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. / Civil Rights Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Martin Luther King Jr. / Civil Rights Day" (federal name: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day"). |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day" (federal name: "Presidents' Day"). |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day Federal holiday | Mon, Jul 5 | |
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Columbus Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Thu | Veterans Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Nov 25 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day Federal holiday | Fri, Dec 24 |
* One extra date appears in 2027 because a holiday in 2028 is observed on its last weekday of 2027: Fri, Dec 31, 2027 (New Year's Day 2028). Federal offices, banks and USPS close on that date.
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Tue | Groundhog Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 10 | Wed | Ash Wednesday Religious observance | — | |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday Observance | — | |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 14 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins Observance | — | |
| Mar 17 | Wed | St. Patrick's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Palm Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday Religious observance | — | |
| Apr 1 | Thu | April Fools' Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 15 | Thu | Tax Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 22 | Thu | Earth Day Observance | — | |
| May 5 | Wed | Cinco de Mayo Observance | — | |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| May 15 | Sat | Armed Forces Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 14 | Mon | Flag Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 20 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 11 | Sat | Patriot Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 12 | Sun | National Grandparents Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 17 | Fri | Constitution Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sun | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 7 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends Observance | — | |
| Nov 29 | Mon | Cyber Monday Observance | — | |
| Dec 7 | Tue | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Kwanzaa Observance | — |
Long weekends in Arizona, 2027
What closes
State offices, courts and driver-license offices close on the paid state holidays above; most public schools follow the state calendar. Banks and the post office follow the federal list, not the state one.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Arizona have in 2027?
Arizona observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays. Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is the observed day for New Year's Day 2028.
What is the next holiday in Arizona?
The next holiday in Arizona is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).
Does Arizona observe all federal holidays?
Arizona does not give state employees a paid day off for Juneteenth National Independence Day. Federal offices in Arizona still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Arizona holidays?
Banks and post offices follow the federal holiday schedule and close on all federal holidays. Arizona has no state-only holidays, so there are no Arizona-only closures.