California State Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off

Book 1 day, get 5 off.

Book off Wed 24 Nov 2027 and you're free from Wed 24 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027. California has 10 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.

2027 at a glance

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5 leave days give you 21 days off in 5 breaks
10 leave days give you 39 days off in 10 breaks
15 leave days give you 54 days off in 15 breaks
20 leave days give you 69 days off in 20 breaks

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Best bridge days in 2027

These dates are when state government offices are closed (or state employees receive paid holiday leave). Private employers set their own schedules and often follow federal holidays only — always confirm with your employer. Federal holidays are listed on this page too. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.

New Year's Day

Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027

Fri 1 Jan – Sun 10 Jan 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Fri 15 Jan – Mon 18 Jan 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 15 Jan 2027

Sat 9 Jan – Mon 18 Jan 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 11 Jan – Fri 15 Jan 2027

Presidents Day

Fri 12 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 12 Feb 2027

Sat 6 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 Feb 2027

Cesar Chavez Day

Sat 27 Mar – Wed 31 Mar 2027 · 5 days off
Book off: Mon 29 and Tue 30 Mar 2027

Fri 26 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 26 Mar – Fri 2 Apr 2027

Memorial Day

Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 28 May 2027

Sat 22 May – Mon 31 May 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 24 May – Fri 28 May 2027

Independence Day (observed)

Fri 2 Jul – Mon 5 Jul 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 2 Jul 2027

Sat 26 Jun – Mon 5 Jul 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 28 Jun – Fri 2 Jul 2027

Labor Day

Fri 3 Sep – Mon 6 Sep 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 3 Sep 2027

Sat 28 Aug – Mon 6 Sep 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 30 Aug – Fri 3 Sep 2027

Veterans Day

Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 12 Nov 2027

Fri 5 Nov – Sun 14 Nov 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 5 Nov – Fri 12 Nov 2027

Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving

Wed 24 Nov – Sun 28 Nov 2027 · 5 days off
Book off: Wed 24 Nov 2027

Thu 18 Nov – Sun 28 Nov 2027 · 11 days off
Book off: Thu 18 Nov – Wed 24 Nov 2027

All California state holidays 2027

Date	Holiday	Type
Fri 1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day	Federal
Mon 18 Jan 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	State
Mon 15 Feb 2027	Presidents Day	State
Wed 31 Mar 2027	Cesar Chavez Day	State
Mon 31 May 2027	Memorial Day	Federal
Fri 18 Jun 2027	Juneteenth Optional for most California state employees (elect in lieu of a personal holiday). Not a fixed paid state holiday under §19853.	Not a state holiday
Mon 5 Jul 2027	Independence Day (observed)	State
Mon 6 Sep 2027	Labor Day	Federal
Mon 11 Oct 2027	Columbus Day Not a paid California state employee holiday under Government Code §19853.	Not a state holiday
Thu 11 Nov 2027	Veterans Day	Federal
Thu 25 Nov 2027	Thanksgiving Day	Federal
Fri 26 Nov 2027	Day after Thanksgiving	State

If a holiday falls on Sunday, California observes the Monday. If Veterans Day falls on Saturday, the Friday is observed. Other Saturday holidays give holiday credit only (no Friday closure). Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official sources: calhr.ca.gov and leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. California Government Code §19853 (state employee holidays) and CalHR State Holidays page. 2027 dates computed from the statute.

State holidays beyond the federal set

California state offices observe these in addition to (or instead of naming variants of) the federal list in 2027. Private employers set their own schedules.

Cesar Chavez Day — Wed 31 Mar 2027

If a holiday falls on Sunday, California observes the Monday. If Veterans Day falls on Saturday, the Friday is observed. Other Saturday holidays give holiday credit only (no Friday closure).

California Government Code §19853 (state employee holidays) and CalHR State Holidays page. 2027 dates computed from the statute.

FAQ

How many state holidays does California have in 2027?

California has 10 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off, plus 2 other days listed in the table (Columbus Day and Juneteenth) that are not counted as a full day off for everyone. Checked against the official sources: calhr.ca.gov and leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. California Government Code §19853 (state employee holidays) and CalHR State Holidays page. 2027 dates computed from the statute.

What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in California?