Illinois State Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off

Book 1 day, get 5 off.

Book off Thu 11 Feb 2027 and you're free from Thu 11 Feb 2027 to Mon 15 Feb 2027. Illinois has 13 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.

2027 at a glance

New Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027Martin Luther King Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 15 Jan 2027 to Mon 18 Jan 2027Lincoln's Birthday & Presidents Day: book 1 day, get 5 days off, Thu 11 Feb 2027 to Mon 15 Feb 2027Memorial Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 28 May 2027 to Mon 31 May 2027Juneteenth (observed): book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 17 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027Independence Day (observed): book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 2 Jul 2027 to Mon 5 Jul 2027Labor Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 3 Sep 2027 to Mon 6 Sep 2027Columbus Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 8 Oct 2027 to Mon 11 Oct 2027Veterans Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 11 Nov 2027 to Sun 14 Nov 2027Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving: book 1 day, get 5 days off, Wed 24 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027Christmas Day (observed): book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Sun 26 Dec 2027

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  • 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
  • 10 leave days give you 42 days off in 10 breaks
  • 15 leave days give you 58 days off in 15 breaks
  • 20 leave days give you 73 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 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

Lincoln's Birthday & Presidents Day

Thu 11 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027 · 5 days off
Book off: Thu 11 Feb 2027
Fri 5 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027 · 11 days off
Book off: Fri 5 Feb – Thu 11 Feb 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

Juneteenth (observed)

Thu 17 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 17 Jun 2027
Fri 11 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 11 Jun – Thu 17 Jun 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

Columbus Day

Fri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 8 Oct 2027
Sat 2 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 4 Oct – Fri 8 Oct 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

Christmas Day (observed)

Thu 23 Dec – Sun 26 Dec 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 23 Dec 2027
Fri 17 Dec – Sun 26 Dec 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 17 Dec – Thu 23 Dec 2027

All Illinois state holidays 2027

DateHolidayType
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayFederal
Mon 18 Jan 2027Martin Luther King DayState
Fri 12 Feb 2027Lincoln's BirthdayState
Mon 15 Feb 2027Presidents DayState
Mon 31 May 2027Memorial DayFederal
Fri 18 Jun 2027Juneteenth (observed)State
Mon 5 Jul 2027Independence Day (observed)State
Mon 6 Sep 2027Labor DayFederal
Mon 11 Oct 2027Columbus DayState
Thu 11 Nov 2027Veterans DayFederal
Thu 25 Nov 2027Thanksgiving DayFederal
Fri 26 Nov 2027Day after ThanksgivingState
Fri 24 Dec 2027Christmas Day (observed)State

As published on the CMS calendar (weekend holidays moved to the adjacent weekday). Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official sources: cms.illinois.gov and cms.illinois.gov. Illinois CMS State Holiday Calendar for 2026 and 2027 (Director memorandum).

State holidays beyond the federal set

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

  • Lincoln's Birthday — Fri 12 Feb 2027

As published on the CMS calendar (weekend holidays moved to the adjacent weekday).

Illinois CMS State Holiday Calendar for 2026 and 2027 (Director memorandum).

FAQ

How many state holidays does Illinois have in 2027?

Illinois has 13 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off. Checked against the official sources: cms.illinois.gov and cms.illinois.gov. Illinois CMS State Holiday Calendar for 2026 and 2027 (Director memorandum).

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

As published on the CMS calendar (weekend holidays moved to the adjacent weekday).

How can I get the longest break in Illinois in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?

Book off Fri 5 Feb – Thu 11 Feb 2027 (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Fri 5 Feb 2027 to Mon 15 Feb 2027.

What is the best bridge day in Illinois in 2027?

Book off Thu 11 Feb 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 11 Feb 2027 to Mon 15 Feb 2027.

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