New York holidays 2027
New York observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays and 2 New York-specific holidays. New York does not close state offices on the Friday before a Saturday holiday; employees get holiday leave credit instead. A Sunday holiday moves to Monday. In 2027 that means no weekday off for Juneteenth National Independence Day and Christmas Day. Federal offices still use the federal observed dates.
Federal holidays observed in New York
| 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"). |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday | No day off | Saturday holiday: state employees get holiday leave credit, not a Friday off. |
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day Federal holiday | Mon, Jul 5 | Saturday holidays give floating holiday leave rather than a Friday off |
| 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 | No day off | Saturday holiday: state employees get holiday leave credit, not a Friday off. |
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.
New York state holidays
Paid days off for New York 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 12 | Fri | Lincoln's Birthday State holiday | — | Legal holiday; a floating holiday for state employees in certain bargaining units |
| Nov 2 | Tue | Election Day State holiday | — | Legal holiday every year; a floating holiday for certain bargaining units |
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 New York, 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 New York have in 2027?
New York observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 9 federal holidays plus 2 New York-specific holidays (Lincoln's Birthday, Election Day).
What is the next holiday in New York?
The next holiday in New York is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (63 days away).
Does New York observe all federal holidays?
New York observes all 11 federal holidays as paid holidays for state employees, in addition to its own state days.
Are banks and post offices closed on New York state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on New York-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.