Washington state holidays 2027
Washington’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Native American Heritage Day.
Next Washington 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 | Native American Heritage Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day (observed) | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day 2028 (observed) | Offices closed |
Washington does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Washington still follow the federal calendar.
How Washington compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on Washington’s 2027 list; Washington skips Columbus Day.
- 1 state-only date: Native American Heritage Day (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 Washington skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Washington state employees in 2027
Washington’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 + Native American Heritage Day |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | 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.
Washington state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Washington state employees get in 2027?
Washington’s 2027 list has 12 full office-closure days. It includes 10 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 Washington?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027) is not on Washington’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 Washington?
Yes. Washington state offices close for Juneteenth (observed) on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Are Washington state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on Washington’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 Washington?
Yes. Washington state offices close on Friday, November 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Native American Heritage Day.
What happens when a Washington 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
Washington law sets 11 paid state holidays, including Native American Heritage Day on the day after Thanksgiving. Saturday holidays are observed Friday and Sunday holidays Monday. Washington does not observe Columbus Day. 2027 dates are calculated from the statute.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State employees (RCW 1.16.050). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
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