Montana holidays 2027

Montana 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 per OPM; state holidays per Montana statute and the state personnel calendar.

Federal holidays observed in Montana

DateDayHolidayObservedNotes
Jan 1FriNew Year's Day Federal holiday—
Jan 18MonMartin Luther King Jr. Day Federal holiday—
Feb 15MonPresidents' Day Federal holiday—
May 31MonMemorial Day Federal holiday—
Jul 4SunIndependence Day Federal holidayMon, Jul 5
Sep 6MonLabor Day Federal holiday—
Oct 11MonIndigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day Federal holiday—Officially "Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day" (federal name: "Columbus Day").
Nov 11ThuVeterans Day Federal holiday—
Nov 25ThuThanksgiving Day Federal holiday—
Dec 25SatChristmas Day Federal holidayFri, 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)

DateDayHolidayObservedNotes
Feb 2TueGroundhog Day Observance—
Feb 10WedAsh Wednesday Religious observance—
Feb 14SunSuper Bowl Sunday Observance—
Feb 14SunValentine's Day Observance—
Mar 14SunDaylight Saving Time Begins Observance—
Mar 17WedSt. Patrick's Day Observance—
Mar 21SunPalm Sunday Religious observance—
Mar 28SunEaster Sunday Religious observance—
Apr 1ThuApril Fools' Day Observance—
Apr 15ThuTax Day Observance—
Apr 22ThuEarth Day Observance—
May 5WedCinco de Mayo Observance—
May 9SunMother's Day Observance—
May 15SatArmed Forces Day Observance—
Jun 14MonFlag Day Observance—
Jun 19SatJuneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday—Juneteenth falls on Saturday, Jun 19, 2027, which is also Montana's third Saturday in June. No weekday substitute.
Jun 20SunFather's Day Observance—
Sep 11SatPatriot Day Observance—
Sep 12SunNational Grandparents Day Observance—
Sep 17FriConstitution Day Observance—
Oct 31SunHalloween Observance—
Nov 7SunDaylight Saving Time Ends Observance—
Nov 29MonCyber Monday Observance—
Dec 7TuePearl Harbor Remembrance Day Observance—
Dec 26SunKwanzaa Observance—

Long weekends in Montana, 2027

3-day weekend Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3
New Year's Day (Friday)
Add Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday)
Add Tuesday, Jan 19 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, Feb 13 – Mon, Feb 15
Presidents' Day (Monday)
Add Tuesday, Feb 16 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, May 29 – Mon, May 31
Memorial Day (Monday)
Add Tuesday, Jun 1 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, Jul 3 – Mon, Jul 5
Independence Day (Monday, observed)
Add Tuesday, Jul 6 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, Sep 4 – Mon, Sep 6
Labor Day (Monday)
Add Tuesday, Sep 7 for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Sat, Oct 9 – Mon, Oct 11
Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day (Monday)
Add Tuesday, Oct 12 for a 4-day break.
Bridge opportunity Thu, Nov 11
Veterans Day (Thursday)
Take Friday, Nov 12 off for a 4-day break.
Bridge opportunity Thu, Nov 25
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)
Take Friday, Nov 26 off for a 4-day break.
3-day weekend Fri, Dec 24 – Sun, Dec 26
Christmas Day (Friday, observed)
Add Thursday, Dec 23 for a 4-day break.

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 Montana have in 2027?

Montana 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 Montana?

The next holiday in Montana is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).

Does Montana observe all federal holidays?

Montana does not give state employees a paid day off for Juneteenth National Independence Day. Federal offices in Montana still close on every federal holiday.

Are banks and post offices closed on Montana holidays?

Banks and post offices follow the federal holiday schedule and close on all federal holidays. Montana has no state-only holidays, so there are no Montana-only closures.

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