September 2027 federal holiday schedule
September has 1 federal holiday 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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September Holidays
Explore September 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.
September 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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| International Day of Charity | September 5, 2027 | Sunday | UN / Community | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Labor Day in 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | Federal / Labor | Federal schedule applies; banks, USPS, markets and local services may follow separate holiday rules. |
| International Literacy Day | September 8, 2027 | Wednesday | UN / Education | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Patriot Day | September 11, 2027 | Saturday | U.S. Remembrance | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| National Grandparents Day in 2027 | September 12, 2027 | Sunday | Family / U.S. Observance | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Constitution Day and Citizenship Day | September 17, 2027 | Friday | U.S. Civic | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| International Day of Peace | September 21, 2027 | Tuesday | UN / Peace | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| September equinox; International Day of Sign Languages | September 23, 2027 | Thursday | Seasonal / UN | Useful seasonal planning date; not a U.S. federal holiday unless separately stated. |
| World Tourism Day | September 27, 2027 | Monday | UN / Travel | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| World Heart Day | September 29, 2027 | Wednesday | Health / Awareness | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
September 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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| September 1 | Meteorological autumn begins; back-to-school planning season | Wednesday | Seasonal / Planning |
| September 2 | V-J Day remembrance | Thursday | U.S. History |
| September 3 | National Food Bank Day in 2027 | Friday | Community / Awareness |
| September 4 | National Wildlife Day | Saturday | Awareness / Animals |
| September 5 | International Day of Charity | Sunday | UN / Community |
| September 6 | Labor Day in 2027 | Monday | Federal / Labor |
| September 7 | National Beer Lover’s Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| September 8 | International Literacy Day | Wednesday | UN / Education |
| September 9 | California Admission Day | Thursday | U.S. History |
| September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day | Friday | Health / Awareness |
| September 11 | Patriot Day | Saturday | U.S. Remembrance |
| September 12 | National Grandparents Day in 2027 | Sunday | Family / U.S. Observance |
| September 13 | National Peanut Day | Monday | Food / Fun |
| September 14 | National Cream Filled Donut Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| September 15 | International Day of Democracy | Wednesday | UN / Civic |
| September 16 | National Guacamole Day | Thursday | Food / Fun |
| September 17 | Constitution Day and Citizenship Day | Friday | U.S. Civic |
| September 18 | National Cheeseburger Day | Saturday | Food / Fun |
| September 19 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Sunday | Fun / Culture |
| September 20 | National Pepperoni Pizza Day | Monday | Food / Fun |
| September 21 | International Day of Peace | Tuesday | UN / Peace |
| September 22 | National Ice Cream Cone Day | Wednesday | Food / Fun |
| September 23 | September equinox; International Day of Sign Languages | Thursday | Seasonal / UN |
| September 24 | Native American Day in some U.S. jurisdictions | Friday | Regional / Cultural |
| September 25 | National Comic Book Day | Saturday | Pop Culture |
| September 26 | World Contraception Day | Sunday | Health / Awareness |
| September 27 | World Tourism Day | Monday | UN / Travel |
| September 28 | National Good Neighbor Day | Tuesday | Community / Social |
| September 29 | World Heart Day | Wednesday | Health / Awareness |
| September 30 | International Podcast Day | Thursday | Media / Technology |
Federal Holidays in September 2027
September has 1 federal holiday 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.
September 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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September holiday and calendar pages
Use the evergreen page for broad September 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 September holidays?
Federal holiday status is only one layer. Banks, Federal Reserve services, USPS, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different calendars.
| Service | September 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.
September 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 September calendar
See the complete 2027 month grid for appointments, holidays, school dates and events.
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Month-long September observances
These themes run across much or all of the month and are useful for school, workplace, nonprofit, wellness and editorial planning.
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15History and culture
National Preparedness MonthSafety and planning
Suicide Prevention MonthHealth awareness
Library Card Sign-Up MonthEducation
September weekly planning themes
Weeks can carry strong travel, retail, school and cultural intent even when there is no federal closure.
Labor Day weekendFederal closures and end-of-summer travel
Patriot Day weekCivic remembrance
Final weekAutumn begins and fall planning accelerates
Religious and cultural holidays in September
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 September 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.
September Holidays FAQ
What are the major September holidays in 2027?
Major September 2027 dates include Labor Day, Patriot Day, Grandparents Day, Autumn begins. The complete date-by-date table on this page also includes religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances.
How many federal holidays are in September 2027?
There is 1 U.S. federal holiday in September 2027.
Are banks and USPS closed on September 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 September questions
Are stores open on September 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 September 2027 calendar?
Use the September 2027 Calendar page for a full printable month grid and date planning.
Should I use September Holidays or September Holidays 2026?
Use September Holidays for the evergreen monthly hub and September Holidays 2026 for the exact 2026 date and weekday list. For upcoming 2027 planning, use this evergreen hub together with the September 2027 Calendar and the linked 2027 named-holiday pages.