April 2027 Holidays List USA (Quick Reference)
| Date | Day | Holiday or Observance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Thursday | April Fools’ Day | Popular observance |
| April 15 | Thursday | Tax Day (federal filing deadline) | Deadline |
| April 16 | Friday | Emancipation Day (Washington, DC) | Local public holiday |
| April 19 | Monday | Patriots’ Day (Massachusetts, Maine) | State holiday |
| April 21 | Wednesday | San Jacinto Day (Texas) | State observance |
| April 21 (evening) | Wednesday | Passover begins | Religious |
| April 22 | Thursday | Earth Day | Awareness day |
| April 26 | Monday | Confederate Memorial Day (Alabama, Mississippi) | State observance |
| April 28 | Wednesday | Administrative Professionals Day | Workplace observance |
| April 29 | Thursday | Passover ends (at nightfall) | Religious |
| April 30 | Friday | National Arbor Day | Awareness day |
For a full year view with every federal holiday and major observance, use the 2027 US holiday calendar.
Federal Holidays in April 2027
The federal government recognizes 11 permanent holidays each year, and none of them fall in April. The most recent one before April is Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15, 2027.
Here is what that means in practice:
- Banks and the Federal Reserve: open normal hours
- USPS: regular mail delivery
- Stock markets: NYSE and Nasdaq are open every weekday in April 2027
- Federal employees: no paid holiday days off
State and Local Holidays in April 2027
Patriots’ Day (Monday, April 19): Massachusetts and Maine observe it on the third Monday of April. It commemorates the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord. The Boston Marathon is traditionally run on this day and usually draws roughly 30,000 runners.
Emancipation Day (Friday, April 16): Washington, DC marks the 1862 law that freed enslaved people in the District. It is a public holiday for DC government employees, and many local offices and schools close.
San Jacinto Day (Wednesday, April 21): Texas remembers the 1836 victory that secured its independence from Mexico. It is a partial-staffing holiday, so state offices stay open.
Confederate Memorial Day (Monday, April 26): Alabama and Mississippi observe it as a state holiday. State offices close in both states, though the observance is debated and treated differently by agencies and employers.
Local rules vary, so check with your state or employer before assuming a closure.
Major Observances and Deadlines in April 2027
Tax Day (Thursday, April 15): This is the usual federal income tax filing deadline. The IRS typically processes well over 140 million individual returns per filing season. If you need more time, filing Form 4868 extends your filing deadline but not your payment deadline.
Earth Day (Thursday, April 22): First held in 1970, it is now observed in more than 190 countries. Many schools, cities, and employers run cleanups and sustainability events.
National Arbor Day (Friday, April 30): It falls on the last Friday of April. Arbor Day began in Nebraska in 1872, and individual states hold their own tree-planting dates based on local planting seasons.
Administrative Professionals Day (Wednesday, April 28): It falls on the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week, the last full week of April. Many offices mark it with lunches or small gifts.
April Fools’ Day (Thursday, April 1): It is not an official holiday, but it is widely recognized across the country. It is also a common start date for new business quarters and lease terms.
Are There Any Federal Holidays in April 2027?
No. There are no federal holidays in April 2027, so banks, post offices, and federal offices operate on their normal schedules all month. The next federal holiday is Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
April does have plenty of state holidays, religious observances, and awareness days. This guide has covered each one with exact dates and weekdays so you can plan around them.
You may download April 2027 Calendar
Summary
There are no federal holidays in April 2027, so all 22 weekdays are standard business days. Key dates to remember are Tax Day (April 15), DC Emancipation Day (April 16), Patriots’ Day (April 19), Earth Day (April 22), Passover (April 21 to 29), and Arbor Day (April 30).
Easter falls on March 28, 2027, which is why April looks quieter than usual. Check your state and employer calendars for local closures before you plan.
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