Texas holidays 2027
Texas observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 7 federal holidays and 2 Texas-specific holidays, plus 8 optional or partial-staffing days. Texas does not move a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday to a weekday, so a weekend holiday brings no day off for state employees. In 2027 that means no weekday off for Emancipation Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day and Day After Christmas. Federal offices still use the federal observed dates.
Federal holidays observed in Texas
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jan 18 | Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Federal holiday | — | Officially "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day" (federal name: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day"). Confederate Heroes Day, Jan 19, is a separate partial-staffing holiday and is skipped when the two coincide |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day Federal holiday | — | |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Federal holiday | — | |
| Jun 19 | Sat | Emancipation Day Federal holiday | No day off | Falls on a weekend; Texas does not move it to a weekday. Officially "Emancipation Day" (federal name: "Juneteenth National Independence Day"). Emancipation Day — a partial-staffing state holiday under Tex. Gov’t Code § 662.003(b) since 1980. Agencies stay open with minimal staff; most employees have the day off. Anyone required to work earns compensatory time (§ 662.007). |
| Jul 4 | Sun | Independence Day Federal holiday | No day off | No weekend substitution — when July 4 falls on a Saturday/Sunday state employees get no alternate day |
| 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 | No day off | Falls on a weekend; Texas does not move it to a weekday. |
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.
Texas state holidays
Paid days off for Texas 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 | — | All agencies closed |
| Dec 24 | Fri | Christmas Eve State holiday | — | 'Christmas Eve Day' — all agencies closed |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Day After Christmas State holiday | No day off | Falls on a weekend; Texas does not move it to a weekday. 'Day after Christmas' — all agencies closed |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | Tue | Confederate Heroes Day State holiday | — | Partial-staffing state holiday; not observed in years when it coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day (e.g. 2026) |
| Mar 2 | Tue | Texas Independence Day State holiday | — | Partial-staffing holiday: agencies stay open with a skeleton crew; employees may take the day |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday State holiday | — | Optional holiday — employees may take it in lieu of another partial-staffing holiday |
| Mar 31 | Wed | César Chávez Day State holiday | — | Optional holiday under Tex. Gov't Code 662.003(b) |
| Apr 21 | Wed | San Jacinto Day State holiday | — | Partial-staffing holiday: agencies stay open with a skeleton crew; employees may take the day |
| Aug 27 | Fri | Lyndon Baines Johnson Day State holiday | — | Partial-staffing holiday: agencies stay open with a skeleton crew; employees may take the day |
| Oct 2 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah Religious observance | — | Optional holiday (two days) under Tex. Gov't Code 662.003(b); employees may take it in lieu of another holiday |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Yom Kippur Religious observance | — | Optional holiday under Tex. Gov't Code 662.003(b) |
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 11 | Mon | Columbus Day Federal holiday | — | Federal holiday — federal offices, banks and post offices close. State offices stay open. |
| 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 Texas, 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 Texas have in 2027?
Texas observes 9 paid holidays for state employees in 2027: 7 federal holidays plus 2 Texas-specific holidays (Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve). Another 8 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Texas?
The next holiday in Texas is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).
Does Texas observe all federal holidays?
Texas does not give state employees a paid day off for Columbus Day. Federal offices in Texas still close on every federal holiday.
Are banks and post offices closed on Texas state holidays?
Not necessarily. U.S. Post Offices and the Federal Reserve follow the federal holiday schedule, so they stay open on Texas-only holidays. State offices, courts, DMV branches and many public schools close on state holidays; private businesses set their own policy.