Massachusetts state holidays 2027
Massachusetts’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Patriots’ Day.
Next Massachusetts state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Patriots’ DayMassachusetts only | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Sat | Juneteenth Independence DaySaturday; not moved | Not observed (weekend) |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Sat | Christmas DaySaturday; not moved | Not observed (weekend) |
How Massachusetts compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Massachusetts’s 2027 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 1 state-only date: Patriots’ Day (Apr 19).
- Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19 and is not moved to a weekday.
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25 and is not moved to a weekday.
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that Massachusetts skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Massachusetts state employees in 2027
Massachusetts’s 2027 closures create 8 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 13 – Feb 15 | 3 days | Presidents’ Day |
| Apr 17 – Apr 19 | 3 days | Patriots’ Day |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 9 – Oct 11 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
Massachusetts state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Massachusetts state employees get in 2027?
Massachusetts’s 2027 list has 10 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays and 1 state-specific date. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Massachusetts?
No. Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on Massachusetts’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Massachusetts state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Massachusetts’s 2027 list. The U.S. stock market is closed that day, but federal offices, banks and the post office are open.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Massachusetts?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 26, 2027) is not on Massachusetts’s 2027 list.
What happens when a Massachusetts state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19 and is not moved to a weekday. Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25 and is not moved to a weekday.
How to read this list
Massachusetts adds Patriots’ Day. Sunday holidays are observed Monday; Saturday holidays are not moved. Suffolk County also observes Evacuation Day (March 17) and Bunker Hill Day (June 17).
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: Legal holidays (Commonwealth). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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