North Carolina state holidays 2027
North Carolina’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Good Friday and Thanksgiving (second day).
Next North Carolina 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. Birthday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good Friday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed) | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Thanksgiving (second day) | Offices closed |
| Thu | Christmas | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas | Offices closed |
| Mon | Christmas | Offices closed |
North Carolina does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in North Carolina still follow the federal calendar.
How North Carolina compares with the federal calendar
- 8 of 11 federal holidays are on North Carolina’s 2027 list; North Carolina skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 2 state-only dates: Good Friday (Mar 26), Thanksgiving (second day) (Nov 26).
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Thursday, December 23 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 North Carolina skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for North Carolina state employees in 2027
North Carolina’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. Birthday |
| Mar 26 – Mar 28 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| 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 |
| Nov 25 – Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving + Thanksgiving (second day) |
| Dec 23 – Dec 27 | 5 days | Christmas |
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.
North Carolina state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do North Carolina state employees get in 2027?
North Carolina’s 2027 list has 12 full office-closure days. It includes 8 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 North Carolina?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027) is not on North Carolina’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 North Carolina?
No. Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on North Carolina’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are North Carolina state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
Yes. North Carolina lists Friday, March 26 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina state offices close on Friday, November 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Thanksgiving (second day).
What happens when a North Carolina state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Thursday, December 23 instead.
How to read this list
North Carolina observes Good Friday, two days at Thanksgiving and three days at Christmas. It does not observe Presidents’ Day, Juneteenth or Columbus Day as paid state holidays.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (NC OSHR). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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