Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
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Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027: date and what it affects
As of : Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The statutory date, Saturday, June 19, 2027, falls on a weekend. Per the Federal Reserve (K.8), its Banks stay open that day.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Friday, June 18, 2027
- Statutory date: Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Federal Reserve Banks: open (K.8)
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are open: K.8 does not close Banks on the Friday before a Saturday holiday.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Friday, June 18, 2027 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Saturday, June 19, 2027 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | open | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Saturday, June 19, 2027 → Friday, June 18, 2027
Questions
Which day is Juneteenth National Independence Day observed in 2027?
OPM lists Friday, June 18, 2027. The statutory date is Saturday, June 19, 2027, a weekend day.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
No: per K.8 they stay open.
Does it change Social Security payments?
No payment group has a scheduled SSA payment on that day under SSA's rule (20 CFR 404.1807).
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