Nebraska state holidays 2027
Nebraska’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 14 dates, including Arbor Day and Day after Thanksgiving.
Next Nebraska state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | President’s Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Arbor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | JuneteenthObserved; June 19 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day after Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas DayObserved; Dec. 25 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day (2028)Observed; Jan. 1, 2028 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
How Nebraska compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on Nebraska’s 2027 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Arbor Day (Apr 30), Day after Thanksgiving (Nov 26).
- 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 Nebraska skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Nebraska state employees in 2027
Nebraska’s 2027 closures create 12 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 Day |
| Feb 13 – Feb 15 | 3 days | President’s Day |
| Apr 30 – May 2 | 3 days | Arbor Day |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18 – Jun 20 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 9 – Oct 11 | 3 days | Columbus Day |
| Nov 25 – Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Day after Thanksgiving |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year’s Day (2028) |
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.
Nebraska state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Nebraska state employees get in 2027?
Nebraska’s 2027 list has 14 full office-closure days. It includes 11 of the 11 federal holidays and 2 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 Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Are Nebraska state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Nebraska’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 Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska state offices close on Friday, November 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Day after Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Nebraska 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
Dates are derived from the DAS holiday rules for a Monday–Friday schedule: a Saturday holiday is observed Friday and a Sunday holiday Monday. Under that rule, New Year’s Day 2028 (Saturday) falls on Friday, Dec. 31, 2027.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Nebraska DAS State Personnel). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
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