Louisiana holidays 2027
Louisiana observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays and 2 Louisiana-specific holidays, plus 3 optional or partial-staffing days. 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 Louisiana
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 18 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Washington's Birthday Federal holiday | — | Officially "Washington's Birthday" (federal name: "Presidents' Day"). observed only if proclaimed by the Governor Not automatic — the Governor may proclaim it as one of up to two additional holidays per year |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | Observed only by annual gubernatorial proclamation (one of the two proclaimed holidays must be Memorial Day) |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jun 18 | Observed by annual gubernatorial proclamation (e.g. Proclamation 37 JML 2025) |
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day Federal holiday | Mon, Jul 5 | |
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labor 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.
Louisiana state holidays
Paid days off for Louisiana state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Tue | Mardi Gras State holiday | — | Statutory state holiday (R.S. 1:55); the Governor also proclaimed Lundi Gras (the Monday before) a holiday in 2026 |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday State holiday | — | Statutory state holiday (R.S. 1:55) |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Louisiana recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 | Fri | Acadian Day State holiday | — | Not statutory for state offices; proclaimed by the Governor each year (e.g. Proclamation 70 JML 2025) on the Friday after Thanksgiving |
| Dec 24 | Fri | Christmas Eve State holiday | — | Proclaimed by the Governor in recent years (e.g. Dec 24, 2025); not statutory |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Day After Christmas State holiday | — | Proclaimed by the Governor in recent years (e.g. Dec 26, 2025) |
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 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana have in 2027?
Louisiana observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays plus 2 Louisiana-specific holidays (Mardi Gras, Good Friday). Another 3 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays. Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is the observed day for New Year's Day 2028.
What is the next holiday in Louisiana?
The next holiday in Louisiana is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).
Does Louisiana observe all federal holidays?
Louisiana does not give state employees a paid day off for Columbus Day. Federal offices in Louisiana still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Louisiana state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Louisiana-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.