North Dakota state holidays 2027
North Dakota’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates, including Good Friday.
Next North Dakota 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 |
| Fri | Good Friday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas DayObserved; December 25 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s DayObserved for January 1, 2028 (a Saturday) | Offices closed |
North Dakota does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in North Dakota still follow the federal calendar.
How North Dakota compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on North Dakota’s 2027 list; North Dakota skips Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 1 state-only date: Good Friday (Mar 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 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 North Dakota skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for North Dakota state employees in 2027
North Dakota’s 2027 closures create 9 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 |
| Mar 26 – Mar 28 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year’s 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.
North Dakota state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do North Dakota state employees get in 2027?
North Dakota’s 2027 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 9 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 North Dakota?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027) is not on North Dakota’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 Dakota?
No. Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on North Dakota’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 Dakota state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
Yes. North Dakota lists Friday, March 26 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in North Dakota?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 26, 2027) is not on North Dakota’s 2027 list.
What happens when a North Dakota 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 Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
Dates derived from N.D. Cent. Code §§ 1-03-01, 1-03-02 and 1-03-02.1. July 4 (Sunday) moves to Monday; Christmas (Saturday) moves to Friday, Dec. 24, so there is no separate noon closure; New Year’s Day 2028 (Saturday) is observed Friday, Dec. 31, 2027.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State offices (North Dakota). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- North Dakota Century Code ch. 1-03 (§§ 1-03-01, 1-03-01.1, 1-03-02, 1-03-02.1)
- North Dakota Secretary of State — State Office Holiday Closings
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