Pennsylvania holidays 2027
Pennsylvania observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 10 federal holidays and 1 Pennsylvania-specific holiday. 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 Pennsylvania
| 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 | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Juneteenth National Freedom Day Federal holiday | Fri, Jun 18 | Officially "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" (federal name: "Juneteenth National Independence Day"). |
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day Federal holiday | Mon, Jul 5 | |
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labor Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Indigenous People's Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Indigenous People's Day" (federal name: "Columbus Day"). Called Indigenous People's Day in the Governor's 2026 holiday circular (AC 25-13); the statute still says Columbus Day. |
| 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.
Pennsylvania state holidays
Paid days off for Pennsylvania state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving State holiday | — | Commonwealth employees; all PennDOT/state offices closed |
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 26 | Fri | Good Friday Observance | — | Legal holiday in Pennsylvania statute but not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| 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 | — | Legal holiday in Pennsylvania statute; not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| 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 2 | Tue | Election Day Observance | — | Legal holiday in statute but not a paid day off for Commonwealth employees |
| 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania have in 2027?
Pennsylvania observes 11 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 10 federal holidays plus 1 Pennsylvania-specific holiday (Day After Thanksgiving). Fri, Dec 31, 2027 is the observed day for New Year's Day 2028.
What is the next holiday in Pennsylvania?
The next holiday in Pennsylvania is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (62 days away).
Does Pennsylvania observe all federal holidays?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Pennsylvania-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.