2027 Public Holidays by Country: Global Bank Calendar Hub

What are the biggest global calendar shifts in 2027 compared to 2026?

In 2027, five major global shifts reshape workplace calendars: (1) Western Easter moves one week earlier to Sunday, 28 March 2027 (Good Friday 26 March, Easter Monday 29 March); (2) Lunar New Year (Year of the Goat) shifts earlier to Saturday, 6 February 2027; (3) Islamic Hijri holidays (Eid al-Fitr ~9 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha ~16 May 2027) move 11 days earlier; (4) Christmas Day (25 Dec 2027) and Boxing Day (26 Dec 2027) fall on a Saturday and Sunday, triggering a double Monday–Tuesday bank holiday rollover (27–28 Dec 2027) in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; and (5) in Continental Europe, May Day (1 May 2027), German Unity Day (3 Oct 2027), and Christmas (25–26 Dec 2027) all fall on weekends without Monday rollovers, increasing net 2027 working days by 2 to 3 days.

26–29 Mar

Easter Weekend 2027

6 Feb 2027

Lunar New Year 2027

9 Mar / 16 May

Eid al-Fitr & Adha 2027

24 / 27–28 Dec

Xmas 2027 In-Lieu Dates

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Country	2026 Holidays	2027 Holidays	Key Q1–Q2 2027 Statutory Dates	Full 2027 Schedule
United States (US) Americas	16 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	19 Gazetted 16 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2027-01-18) • Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday (2027-02-15) • Good Friday (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
United Kingdom (GB) Europe	14 Holidays 14 on Weekdays	13 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • 2nd January (Substitute Bank Holiday - Scotland) (2027-01-04) • St Patrick's Day (Northern Ireland) (2027-03-17) • Good Friday (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Canada (CA) Americas	14 Holidays 14 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Family Day / Louis Riel Day / Islander Day / Heritage Day (2027-02-15) • Good Friday (2027-03-26) • Easter Monday (2027-03-29)	Open 2027 Hub →
India (IN) Asia-Pacific	21 Holidays 16 on Weekdays	21 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	Republic Day (2027-01-26) • Maha Shivratri (2027-03-06) • Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id - Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Holi (Dhuleti) (2027-03-22)	Open 2027 Hub →
Australia (AU) Asia-Pacific	22 Holidays 18 on Weekdays	23 Gazetted 19 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Australia Day (2027-01-26) • Labour Day (Western Australia) (2027-03-01) • Labour Day (VIC) / Eight Hours Day (TAS) / Canberra Day (ACT) / Adelaide Cup (SA) (2027-03-08)	Open 2027 Hub →
Germany (DE) Europe	17 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 11 on Weekdays	Neujahrstag (2027-01-01) • Heilige Drei Könige (BW, BY, ST) (2027-01-06) • Internationaler Frauentag (BE, MV) (2027-03-08) • Karfreitag (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
France (FR) Europe	13 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	13 Gazetted 8 on Weekdays	Jour de l'An (2027-01-01) • Vendredi Saint (Alsace-Moselle) (2027-03-26) • Lundi de Pâques (2027-03-29) • Fête du Travail (2027-05-01)	Open 2027 Hub →
Japan (JP) Asia-Pacific	18 Holidays 17 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 16 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (元日) (2027-01-01) • Coming of Age Day (成人の日) (2027-01-11) • National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) (2027-02-11) • Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日) (2027-02-23)	Open 2027 Hub →
United Arab Emirates (AE) Middle East & Africa	14 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Ramadan 30 / Eid Al Fitr Eve (Tentative) (2027-03-09) • Eid Al Fitr (Shawwal 1 - Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Eid Al Fitr (Shawwal 2 - Tentative) (2027-03-11)	Open 2027 Hub →
Saudi Arabia (SA) Middle East & Africa	12 Holidays 8 on Weekdays	12 Gazetted 9 on Weekdays	Founding Day (يوم التأسيس) (2027-02-22) • Eid al-Fitr Holiday Commencement (Tentative) (2027-03-09) • Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Tentative) (2027-03-11)	Open 2027 Hub →
Kenya (KE) Middle East & Africa	13 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	15 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Idd-ul-Fitr (Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Good Friday (2027-03-26) • Easter Monday (2027-03-29)	Open 2027 Hub →
Singapore (SG) Asia-Pacific	14 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	12 Gazetted 8 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Chinese New Year (Day 1) (2027-02-06) • Chinese New Year (Day 2) (2027-02-07) • Chinese New Year (Observed) (2027-02-08)	Open 2027 Hub →
South Africa (ZA) Middle East & Africa	13 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Human Rights Day (2027-03-21) • Human Rights Day (Observed) (2027-03-22) • Good Friday (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
New Zealand (NZ) Asia-Pacific	15 Holidays 14 on Weekdays	18 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Day After New Year's Day (Calendar Date) (2027-01-02) • Day After New Year's Day (Observed) (2027-01-04) • Wellington Anniversary Day (2027-01-25)	Open 2027 Hub →
Ireland (IE) Europe	12 Holidays 11 on Weekdays	13 Gazetted 11 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Saint Brigid's Day (Imbolc) (2027-02-01) • Saint Patrick's Day (2027-03-17) • Good Friday (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Netherlands (NL) Europe	11 Holidays 8 on Weekdays	11 Gazetted 7 on Weekdays	Nieuwjaarsdag (2027-01-01) • Goede Vrijdag (2027-03-26) • Eerste Paasdag (2027-03-28) • Tweede Paasdag (2027-03-29)	Open 2027 Hub →
Switzerland (CH) Europe	16 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	16 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	Neujahrstag (2027-01-01) • Berchtoldstag (14 Kantone) (2027-01-02) • Dreikönigstag (SZ, TI, UR) (2027-01-06) • Josefstag (8 Kantone) (2027-03-19)	Open 2027 Hub →
Sweden (SE) Europe	21 Holidays 14 on Weekdays	21 Gazetted 12 on Weekdays	Nyårsdagen (2027-01-01) • Trettondagsafton (2027-01-05) • Trettondedag jul (2027-01-06) • Skärtorsdagen (2027-03-25)	Open 2027 Hub →
Spain (ES) Europe	22 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	21 Gazetted 15 on Weekdays	Año Nuevo (2027-01-01) • Epifanía del Señor (Reyes Magos) (2027-01-06) • Día de Andalucía (2027-02-28) • Lunes siguiente al Día de Andalucía (Sustitución) (2027-03-01)	Open 2027 Hub →
Italy (IT) Europe	15 Holidays 9 on Weekdays	15 Gazetted 8 on Weekdays	Capodanno (2027-01-01) • Epifania (2027-01-06) • Pasqua (2027-03-28) • Lunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta) (2027-03-29)	Open 2027 Hub →
Brazil (BR) Americas	17 Holidays 16 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	Confraternização Universal (Ano Novo) (2027-01-01) • Carnaval (Segunda-feira) (2027-02-08) • Carnaval (Terça-feira) (2027-02-09) • Quarta-feira de Cinzas (até 14h) (2027-02-10)	Open 2027 Hub →
Mexico (MX) Americas	13 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	13 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	Año Nuevo (2027-01-01) • Día de la Constitución (1er lunes de feb) (2027-02-01) • Natalicio de Benito Juárez (3er lunes de mar) (2027-03-15) • Jueves Santo (2027-03-25)	Open 2027 Hub →
Thailand (TH) Asia-Pacific	22 Holidays 20 on Weekdays	23 Gazetted 18 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Makha Bucha Day (2027-02-21) • Makha Bucha (Observed Substitution Day) (2027-02-22) • Chakri Memorial Day (2027-04-06)	Open 2027 Hub →
Philippines (PH) Asia-Pacific	22 Holidays 20 on Weekdays	21 Gazetted 15 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Chinese New Year (2027-02-06) • EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (2027-02-25) • Eid'l Fitr / Feast of Ramadhan (Tentative) (2027-03-10)	Open 2027 Hub →
Nigeria (NG) Middle East & Africa	15 Holidays 14 on Weekdays	19 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Eid el-Fitr Day 1 (Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Eid el-Fitr Day 2 (Tentative) (2027-03-11) • Good Friday (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Malaysia (MY) Asia-Pacific	23 Holidays 18 on Weekdays	27 Gazetted 20 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Israk and Mikraj (KDH, NSN, PLS, TRG) (2027-01-05) • Thaipusam (2027-01-22) • Federal Territory Day (KUL, LBN, PJY) (2027-02-01)	Open 2027 Hub →
Indonesia (ID) Asia-Pacific	22 Holidays 18 on Weekdays	26 Gazetted 19 on Weekdays	Tahun Baru 2027 Masehi (2027-01-01) • Isra Mikraj Nabi Muhammad SAW (2027-01-05) • Cuti Bersama Tahun Baru Imlek (2027-02-05) • Tahun Baru Imlek 2578 Kongzili (2027-02-06)	Open 2027 Hub →
South Korea (KR) Asia-Pacific	21 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	21 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (신정) (2027-01-01) • Seollal Holiday Eve (설날 연휴) (2027-02-06) • Seollal (설날 당일) (2027-02-07) • Seollal Holiday (설날 연휴) (2027-02-08)	Open 2027 Hub →
Pakistan (PK) Asia-Pacific	17 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	Bank Holiday (State Bank of Pakistan) (2027-01-01) • Kashmir Solidarity Day (2027-02-05) • Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 (Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Eid-ul-Fitr Day 2 (Tentative) (2027-03-11)	Open 2027 Hub →
Bangladesh (BD) Asia-Pacific	22 Holidays 13 on Weekdays	24 Gazetted 18 on Weekdays	Shab-e-Barat (Tentative) (2027-01-24) • Shaheed Day & International Mother Language Day (2027-02-21) • Shab-e-Qadr (Tentative) (2027-03-06) • Eid-ul-Fitr Eve (Tentative) (2027-03-09)	Open 2027 Hub →
Egypt (EG) Middle East & Africa	20 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	23 Gazetted 19 on Weekdays	Coptic Christmas Day (2027-01-07) • Revolution Day / National Police Day (Calendar Date) (2027-01-25) • Revolution Day / Police Day (Observed Thursday) (2027-01-28) • Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Tentative) (2027-03-10)	Open 2027 Hub →
Poland (PL) Europe	14 Holidays 8 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 8 on Weekdays	Nowy Rok (2027-01-01) • Święto Trzech Króli (2027-01-06) • Pierwszy dzień Wielkanocy (2027-03-28) • Drugi dzień Wielkanocy (Poniedziałek Wielkanocny) (2027-03-29)	Open 2027 Hub →
China (CN) Asia-Pacific	33 Holidays 19 on Weekdays	27 Gazetted 17 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (元旦) (2027-01-01) • New Year Weekend Rest Day (2027-01-02) • New Year Weekend Rest Day (2027-01-03) • Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕) (2027-02-05)	Open 2027 Hub →
Morocco (MA) Middle East & Africa	17 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 11 on Weekdays	Jour de l'An (Nouvel An) (2027-01-01) • Manifeste de l'Indépendance (2027-01-11) • Nouvel An Amazigh (Yennayer 2977) (2027-01-14) • Aïd Al-Fitr 1er Chawwal (Tentative) (2027-03-10)	Open 2027 Hub →
Iraq (IQ) Middle East & Africa	18 Holidays 10 on Weekdays	19 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (رأس السنة الميلادية) (2027-01-01) • Iraqi Army Day (عيد الجيش العراقي) (2027-01-06) • Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Tentative) (2027-03-10) • Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Tentative) (2027-03-11)	Open 2027 Hub →
Ghana (GH) Middle East & Africa	14 Holidays 13 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (2027-01-01) • Constitution Day (2027-01-07) • Independence Day (Calendar Date) (2027-03-06) • Independence Day (Observed) (2027-03-08)	Open 2027 Hub →
Russia (RU) Europe	16 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	20 Gazetted 15 on Weekdays	New Year Holiday (Новогодние каникулы) (2027-01-01) • New Year Holiday (Day 2) (2027-01-02) • New Year Holiday (Day 3) (2027-01-03) • New Year Holiday (Day 4) (2027-01-04)	Open 2027 Hub →
Czechia (CZ) Europe	13 Holidays 11 on Weekdays	13 Gazetted 9 on Weekdays	Den obnovy samostatného českého státu / Nový rok (2027-01-01) • Velký pátek (Good Friday) (2027-03-26) • Velikonoční pondělí (Easter Monday) (2027-03-29) • Svátek práce (Labour Day) (2027-05-01)	Open 2027 Hub →
Argentina (AR) Americas	16 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	16 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	Año Nuevo (2027-01-01) • Carnaval (Lunes) (2027-02-08) • Carnaval (Martes) (2027-02-09) • Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia (2027-03-24)	Open 2027 Hub →
Vietnam (VN) Asia-Pacific	15 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 11 on Weekdays	Tết Dương Lịch (International New Year) (2027-01-01) • Tết 28 Lunar Month Eve Bridge (Tentative) (2027-02-04) • Tết 29 Lunar Month (Giao Thừa) (2027-02-05) • Tết Day 1 (Mùng 1 Tết Đinh Mùi) (2027-02-06)	Open 2027 Hub →
Hong Kong (HK) Asia-Pacific	20 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 13 on Weekdays	First Day of January (New Year's Day) (2027-01-01) • Lunar New Year's Day (2027-02-06) • Third Day of Lunar New Year (2027-02-08) • Fourth Day of Lunar New Year (Substitute) (2027-02-09)	Open 2027 Hub →
Ecuador (EC) Americas	14 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 12 on Weekdays	Año Nuevo (2027-01-01) • Carnaval (Lunes de Carnaval) (2027-02-08) • Carnaval (Martes de Carnaval) (2027-02-09) • Viernes Santo (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Norway (NO) Europe	15 Holidays 11 on Weekdays	14 Gazetted 9 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag) (2027-01-01) • Wednesday Before Easter (Onsdag før skjærtorsdag) (2027-03-24) • Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag) (2027-03-25) • Good Friday (Langfredag) (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Denmark (DK) Europe	15 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	15 Gazetted 9 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Nytårsdag) (2027-01-01) • Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag) (2027-03-25) • Good Friday (Langfredag) (2027-03-26) • Easter Sunday (Påskedag) (2027-03-28)	Open 2027 Hub →
Austria (AT) Europe	22 Holidays 17 on Weekdays	22 Gazetted 17 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Neujahr) (2027-01-01) • Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) (2027-01-06) • St. Joseph's Day (Josefstag - K, St, T, V) (2027-03-19) • Good Friday (Karfreitag - Wiener Börse & TARGET2 Closed) (2027-03-26)	Open 2027 Hub →
Finland (FI) Europe	17 Holidays 11 on Weekdays	17 Gazetted 10 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Uudenvuodenpäivä) (2027-01-01) • Epiphany (Loppiainen) (2027-01-06) • Good Friday (Pitkäperjantai) (2027-03-26) • Easter Sunday (Pääsiäispäivä) (2027-03-28)	Open 2027 Hub →
Belgium (BE) Europe	18 Holidays 12 on Weekdays	18 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Jour de l'An / Nieuwjaar) (2027-01-01) • Good Friday (Vendredi Saint / Goede Vrijdag) (2027-03-26) • Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques / Paasmaandag) (2027-03-29) • Labour Day (Fête du Travail / Dag van de Arbeid) (2027-05-01)	Open 2027 Hub →
Portugal (PT) Europe	20 Holidays 15 on Weekdays	20 Gazetted 14 on Weekdays	New Year's Day (Ano Novo) (2027-01-01) • Carnival Tuesday (Terça-feira de Carnaval) (2027-02-09) • Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa) (2027-03-26) • Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa) (2027-03-28)	Open 2027 Hub →

Why 2027 Has More Working Days in Continental Europe (The 'Employer-Friendly' Calendar Effect)

In jurisdictions that do not shift weekend holidays to Monday (such as Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland), total annual working days fluctuate by up to 4 days from year to year depending on how fixed holidays align with weekends.

1. December 2027 Christmas Collision

In 2027, Christmas Day (25 December) lands on a Saturday and St. Stephen's / Second Day of Christmas (26 December) lands on a Sunday. Across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, and the Nordics, both statutory holidays fall on the weekend without replacement Mondays—whereas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, Monday 27 Dec and Tuesday 28 Dec 2027 become statutory bank holidays off.

2. May Day (1 May 2027) Lands on Saturday

International Workers' Day (1 May 2027) falls on a Saturday. In France (where 1 May is the only mandatory paid holiday for all workers), Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, and Finland, employees lose a weekday off compared to Friday, 1 May 2026. (In Poland, Saturday 1 May 2027 triggers a mandatory compensatory weekday off under Art. 130 § 2 KP.)

3. US Friday Christmas Eve & Friday New Year's Eve 2027

Under 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b), because Saturday 25 December 2027 and Saturday 1 January 2028 fall on Saturdays, the US federal government, Federal Reserve payment rails, and NYSE/NASDAQ observe Friday, 24 December 2027 as the official Christmas holiday (and Federal Reserve banks observe Friday, 31 December 2027 for New Year's 2028).

4. Norway's Rare 17 May + Whit Monday Overlap (17 May 2027)

Because Easter 2027 falls on 28 March, Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag) lands on Monday, 17 May 2027—the exact same date as Norwegian Constitution Day (Grunnlovsdagen), merging two red days into a single Monday.

Frequently Asked Questions: 2027 Global Public Holidays

When is Easter in 2027? ▾

In 2027, Western (Gregorian) Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027, making Good Friday 26 March 2027 and Easter Monday 29 March 2027. Because Easter is early in 2027, Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 6 May 2027, and Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) falls on Monday, 17 May 2027.

What happens when Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on Saturday and Sunday in December 2027? ▾

In December 2027, Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Sunday. In the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, both holidays Mondayise to Monday, 27 December 2027 and Tuesday, 28 December 2027. In the United States, federal employees and Federal Reserve banks observe Christmas on Friday, 24 December 2027 under 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b). In Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and the Nordics, both 25 and 26 December 2027 are absorbed into the weekend with no substitute weekdays.

When is Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) in 2027? ▾

In 2027, Lunar New Year's Day (Year of the Fire Goat) falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Across Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Hong Kong, substitute weekday bank holidays are observed on Monday, 8 February and Tuesday, 9 February 2027, while Mainland China and Vietnam observe multi-day Spring Festival / Tết Golden Week blocks.

When are Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha in 2027? ▾

Because the Islamic Hijri lunar year is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, Islamic holidays move earlier in 2027: Ramadan 1448 AH begins around 8 February 2027, Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal 1448) falls around Tuesday, 9 March 2027, Arafat Day falls around Saturday, 15 May 2027, and Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448) falls around Sunday, 16 May 2027 (subject to official moon sighting).

Why is Friday, December 31, 2027 an observed federal holiday in the United States? ▾

New Year's Day 2028 (January 1, 2028) falls on a Saturday. Under 5 U.S.C. § 6103(b), when a US federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal civil service employees observe the holiday on the immediately preceding Friday—making Friday, December 31, 2027 an official federal holiday in the 2027 calendar year.

Why do Germany, France, and the Nordics have more working days in 2027 than in 2026? ▾

In 2027, several major fixed European public holidays—including Labour Day (1 May 2027, Saturday), Assumption Day (15 August 2027, Sunday), German Unity Day (3 October 2027, Sunday), Christmas Day (25 December 2027, Saturday), and St. Stephen's Day (26 December 2027, Sunday)—fall on weekends. Because continental European labor codes do not roll weekend holidays over to Monday, total net working days in 2027 increase by 2 to 3 days compared to 2026.