How to maximise your annual leave in 2027

Turn 20 days into 46 days off

We did the research for you and have got the ultimate hack for making the most of public holidays in 2027. Take these days off work to extend your break, without depleting your annual leave balance! It's all about working smarter not harder.

When are all the public holidays in the US?

Period

Public Holiday dates

Leave days

Total Days off

Christmas & New Year 2026/27

Fri 25 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027

Christmas Day: Fri 25 Dec 2026

New Year’s Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027

Memorial Day

Sat 29 May - Sun 6 Jun 2027

Memorial Day: Mon 31 May 2027

Independence Day

Sat 3 Jul - Sun 11 Jul 2027

Independence Day: Sun 4 Jul 2027 (observed on) Mon 5 Jul 2027

Labor Day

Sat 4 Sep - Sun 12 Sep 2027

Labor Day: Mon 6 Sep 2027

Thanksgiving

Sat 20 Nov - Sun 28 Nov 2027

Thanksgiving Day: Thu 25 Nov 2027

Christmas & New Year 2027/28

Fri 24 Dec 2027 - Sun 2 Jan 2028

Christmas Day: Sat 25 Dec 2027 (observed on) Fri 24 Dec 2027

New Year’s Day: Sat 1 Jan 2028 (observed on) Fri 31 Dec 2027