January 2027 federal holiday schedule
January has 2 federal holidays on the 2027 federal employee calendar. These are the 2027 federal holiday dates for most federal employees. Other organizations publish their own schedules.
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January Holidays
Explore January holidays by date, including U.S. federal holidays, national days, religious and cultural observances, awareness events, a 2027 calendar and practical open-or-closed planning.
January Holidays 2027: Key Dates at a Glance
Start with the dates most likely to affect travel, government services, family plans, school calendars, cultural events or seasonal schedules.
| Holiday / Observance | Date | Day | Type | Planning Note |
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| New Year’s Day; Global Family Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Federal / International | Federal schedule applies; banks, USPS, markets and local services may follow separate holiday rules. |
| Epiphany / Three Kings Day | January 6, 2027 | Wednesday | Religious / Cultural | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday; National Hat Day | January 15, 2027 | Friday | History / Fun | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027; Winnie the Pooh Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday | Federal / Literary | Federal schedule applies; banks, USPS, markets and local services may follow separate holiday rules. |
| Tu BiShvat in 2027; National Pie Day | January 23, 2027 | Saturday | Religious / Food | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| International Day of Education; National Compliment Day | January 24, 2027 | Sunday | UN / Social | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| International Holocaust Remembrance Day | January 27, 2027 | Wednesday | UN / Remembrance | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Data Privacy Day | January 28, 2027 | Thursday | Awareness / Technology | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| National Hot Chocolate Day | January 31, 2027 | Sunday | Food / Fun | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
January Holidays by Date
A date-by-date guide to widely recognized federal, religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances. Informal national days may differ by organizer.
| Date | Selected Holidays & Observances | Day in 2027 | Type |
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| January 1 | New Year’s Day; Global Family Day | Friday | Federal / International |
| January 2 | World Introvert Day; National Science Fiction Day | Saturday | Awareness / Fun |
| January 3 | Festival of Sleep Day | Sunday | Fun / Wellness |
| January 4 | World Braille Day; National Spaghetti Day | Monday | UN / Food |
| January 5 | National Bird Day | Tuesday | Awareness |
| January 6 | Epiphany / Three Kings Day | Wednesday | Religious / Cultural |
| January 7 | Orthodox Christmas (for many traditions) | Thursday | Religious |
| January 8 | Earth’s Rotation Day | Friday | Science / Awareness |
| January 9 | Law Enforcement Appreciation Day | Saturday | Awareness |
| January 10 | Save the Eagles Day | Sunday | Awareness |
| January 11 | International Thank-You Day | Monday | Social / Fun |
| January 12 | National Pharmacist Day | Tuesday | Professional |
| January 13 | National Rubber Ducky Day | Wednesday | Fun |
| January 14 | Ratification Day | Thursday | U.S. History |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday; National Hat Day | Friday | History / Fun |
| January 16 | Religious Freedom Day | Saturday | Civic / Education |
| January 17 | Benjamin Franklin Day | Sunday | U.S. History |
| January 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027; Winnie the Pooh Day | Monday | Federal / Literary |
| January 19 | National Popcorn Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day | Wednesday | Awareness |
| January 21 | National Hugging Day | Thursday | Social / Fun |
| January 22 | Tu BiShvat begins at sunset in 2027; Celebration of Life Day | Friday | Religious / Social |
| January 23 | Tu BiShvat in 2027; National Pie Day | Saturday | Religious / Food |
| January 24 | International Day of Education; National Compliment Day | Sunday | UN / Social |
| January 25 | Opposite Day | Monday | Fun |
| January 26 | Australia Day; National Spouses Day | Tuesday | Cultural / Social |
| January 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | Wednesday | UN / Remembrance |
| January 28 | Data Privacy Day | Thursday | Awareness / Technology |
| January 29 | National Puzzle Day | Friday | Fun |
| January 30 | National Croissant Day | Saturday | Food / Fun |
| January 31 | National Hot Chocolate Day | Sunday | Food / Fun |
Federal Holidays in January 2027
January has 2 federal holidays on the 2027 federal employee calendar. These are the 2027 federal holiday dates for most federal employees. Other organizations publish their own schedules.
What does a federal holiday affect?
Federal offices follow the federal holiday calendar. Federal Reserve operations, retail banks, USPS, stock exchanges, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different schedules, so check the service-specific page before making time-sensitive plans.
January 2027 Calendar with Holiday Highlights
Use the month grid to place major dates in context. The dedicated calendar page includes the full printable planning view.
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January holiday and calendar pages
Use the evergreen page for broad January holiday intent, the approved historical annual pages for exact 2025/2026 lists, and the 2027 calendar for upcoming planning.
What’s open and closed on January holidays?
Federal holiday status is only one layer. Banks, Federal Reserve services, USPS, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different calendars.
| Service | January Planning Status | Best Related Page |
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| Federal offices | Closed on listed federal observed dates | Federal Holidays 2027 |
| Federal Reserve | Holiday schedule applies on listed dates | Federal Reserve Holidays |
| Banks | Often closed or reduced on major federal/bank holidays; branch policies vary | Bank Holidays |
| USPS / Post Offices | Holiday service may change on federal holidays; verify the published USPS schedule and local office hours | USPS Holidays |
| Schools | Often closed for federal holidays and school breaks; district calendars vary | School Holidays |
| Stores | Holiday and sale hours vary widely by chain and location | Store Hours Today |
| Restaurants | Usually open, but holiday hours and reservations vary | Restaurant Hours |
Last updated: —. Always verify local branch, school, carrier, market, store and restaurant schedules for time-sensitive plans.
January holidays by type
Separate official closure holidays from religious, cultural, awareness, seasonal and informal observances so each date is easier to plan around.
Federal holidays
Official U.S. federal dates and observed-day rules for government schedules.
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Religious observances
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and other observances with tradition-specific date notes.
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Cultural observances
National, heritage and community dates with cultural significance.
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Fun & national days
Food days, social observances and informal national-day traditions.
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Store hours
Check local retail and grocery schedules when a holiday affects shopping or travel plans.
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Printable January calendar
See the complete 2027 month grid for appointments, holidays, school dates and events.
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Month-long January observances
These themes run across much or all of the month and are useful for school, workplace, nonprofit, wellness and editorial planning.
National Blood Donor MonthHealth awareness
National Mentoring MonthEducation and community
National Braille Literacy MonthAccessibility
Dry JanuaryLifestyle and wellness
VeganuaryFood and lifestyle
January weekly planning themes
Weeks can carry strong travel, retail, school and cultural intent even when there is no federal closure.
First full weekNew-year planning and return-to-work schedules
Week around MLK DayFederal, banking, postal and school schedule checks
Final weekData Privacy Day and month-end planning
Religious and cultural holidays in January
Jewish holidays begin at sundown. Islamic dates can vary by moon sighting and local authority. Hindu and Buddhist dates can vary by calendar, region and tradition. Informal national days can be promoted by different organizations; this page prioritizes widely recognized and useful observances.
Featured January pages
Move from the monthly overview into exact holiday pages for dates, meaning, annual timing and practical planning.
Previous and next month
Continue through the holiday calendar without losing monthly context.
Planning tools
Use calendars and date tools when you need to turn holiday dates into schedules, deadlines or travel plans.
January Holidays FAQ
What are the major January holidays in 2027?
Major January 2027 dates include New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Tu BiShvat, Data Privacy Day. The complete date-by-date table on this page also includes religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances.
How many federal holidays are in January 2027?
There are 2 U.S. federal holidays in January 2027.
Are banks and USPS closed on January holidays?
Banks and USPS follow service-specific holiday schedules. Federal holidays can affect operations, but branch, delivery and retail-window schedules should be verified for the exact date and location.
More January questions
Are stores open on January holidays?
Many stores remain open for most observances, while major federal, family and shopping holidays can bring reduced, extended or location-specific hours. Check the store or local branch before traveling.
Where can I see a January 2027 calendar?
Use the January 2027 Calendar page for a full printable month grid and date planning.
Should I use January Holidays or January Holidays 2026?
Use January Holidays for the evergreen monthly hub and January Holidays 2026 for the exact 2026 date and weekday list. For upcoming 2027 planning, use this evergreen hub together with the January 2027 Calendar and the linked 2027 named-holiday pages.