New York state holidays 2027
New York’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day.
Next New York 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 |
| Fri | Lincoln’s BirthdayFloating holiday for certain bargaining units | Floating holiday |
| Mon | Washington’s Birthday (observed) | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Sat | JuneteenthSaturday; eligible employees earn holiday leave instead | Not observed (weekend) |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Columbus Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | Election DayFloating holiday for certain bargaining units | Floating holiday |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Sat | Christmas DaySaturday; eligible employees earn holiday leave instead | Not observed (weekend) |
How New York compares with the federal calendar
- 11 of 11 federal holidays are on New York’s 2027 list, so every federal holiday is also a state holiday.
- 2 state-only dates: Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb 12), Election Day (Nov 2).
- 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 New York skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for New York state employees in 2027
New York’s 2027 closures create 7 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 | Washington’s Birthday (observed) |
| 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.
New York state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do New York state employees get in 2027?
New York’s 2027 list has 9 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 New York?
Yes. New York state offices close for Columbus Day on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in New York?
No. Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on New York’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are New York state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on New York’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 New York?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 26, 2027) is not on New York’s 2027 list.
What happens when a New York 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
Holidays falling on Saturday earn holiday leave instead of a day off; Sunday holidays are observed Monday. Floating-holiday rules for Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day depend on bargaining unit.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: Executive Branch classified-service employees. City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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