Michigan state holidays 2027
Michigan’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 14 dates, including Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (observed) and New Year’s Eve (observed).
Next Michigan 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 | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth (observed) | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed) | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day after Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Thu | Christmas Eve (observed)Estimated; Christmas Eve falls on Friday when Christmas is observed | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day (observed) | Offices closed |
| Thu | New Year’s Eve (observed)Estimated | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed)Estimated | Offices closed |
Michigan does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Michigan still follow the federal calendar.
How Michigan compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on Michigan’s 2027 list; Michigan skips Columbus Day.
- 3 state-only dates: Day after Thanksgiving (Nov 26), Christmas Eve (observed) (Dec 23), New Year’s Eve (observed) (Dec 30).
- Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead.
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
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 Michigan skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Michigan state employees in 2027
Michigan’s 2027 closures create 10 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 |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18 – Jun 20 | 3 days | Juneteenth (observed) |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Nov 25 – Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Day after Thanksgiving |
| Dec 23 – Dec 26 | 4 days | Christmas Eve (observed) + Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 30 – Jan 2 | 4 days | New Year’s Eve (observed) + New Year’s Day 2028 (observed) |
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.
Michigan state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Michigan state employees get in 2027?
Michigan’s 2027 list has 14 full office-closure days. It includes 10 of the 11 federal holidays and 3 state-specific dates. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Michigan?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027) is not on Michigan’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan state offices close for Juneteenth (observed) on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Are Michigan state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Michigan’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 Michigan?
Yes. Michigan state offices close on Friday, November 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Day after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Michigan state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead. Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
Michigan hasn’t posted its 2027 list yet. These dates follow the same holidays and weekend rule as 2026; General Election Day applies only in even years. Confirm before relying on them.
Planning estimate: The state hasn’t published this year’s list yet. Dates follow last year’s holidays and the state’s weekend rule; confirm before relying on them. Scope: State of Michigan offices. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
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