Georgia holidays 2027
Georgia observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays and 3 Georgia-specific holidays. 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 Georgia
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 18 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jun 18 | |
| 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.
Georgia state holidays
Paid days off for Georgia state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday State holiday | — | Observed as Georgia's unnamed spring 'State Holiday' (Friday, Mar 26, 2027). The date is set by the Governor each year and has landed on Good Friday every year since 2022. |
| Nov 26 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | Observed as an unnamed 'State Holiday' (formerly Robert E. Lee's Birthday observance) |
| Dec 23 | Thu | Washington's Birthday State holiday | — | Georgia observes Washington's Birthday on the working day before Christmas — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027. State offices, courts and schools close. Federal offices stay open. |
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 | — | |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | Federal offices, USPS and banks close on Monday, Feb 15, 2027 (Presidents' Day). Georgia state offices stay open that day; Georgia observes Washington's Birthday on Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 instead. |
| 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 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia have in 2027?
Georgia observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays plus 3 Georgia-specific holidays (Good Friday, Day After Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday). Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is the observed day for New Year's Day 2028.
What is the next holiday in Georgia?
The next holiday in Georgia is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).
Does Georgia observe all federal holidays?
Georgia does not give state employees a paid day off for Presidents' Day. Federal offices in Georgia still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Georgia state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Georgia-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.