Rhode Island holidays 2027
Rhode Island observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 11 federal holidays and 1 Rhode Island-specific holiday. Rhode Island moves a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday to the following Monday (R.I. Gen. Laws 25-1-1), never to the Friday before. Federal offices still use the federal observed dates.
Federal holidays observed in Rhode Island
| 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 Freedom Day Federal holiday | Mon, Jun 21 | 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 | 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 | Mon, Dec 27 |
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.
Rhode Island state holidays
Paid days off for Rhode Island state employees that are not federal holidays. Post offices, federal offices and most banks stay open on these days.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9 | Mon | Victory Day State holiday | — | Second Monday in August (R.I.G.L. 25-1-1); Rhode Island is the only state that observes it. A 2026 bill (H7781) proposed renaming it 'Peace and Remembrance Day' |
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 4 | Tue | Rhode Island Independence Day Observance | — | Listed in R.I.G.L. 25-1-1 but state offices remain open |
| 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island have in 2027?
Rhode Island observes 12 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 11 federal holidays plus 1 Rhode Island-specific holiday (Victory Day).
What is the next holiday in Rhode Island?
The next holiday in Rhode Island is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (62 days away).
Does Rhode Island observe all federal holidays?
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Rhode Island-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.