There are no federal holidays in August 2027 in the United States. The August 2027 calendar does include several national observances and commemorative dates, including Purple Heart Day, National Aviation Day, and Women’s Equality Day.
August 2027 Holidays
Here is the chronological August 2027 holidays and observances list:
| Date | Day | Holiday or Observance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2027 | Tuesday | National Watermelon Day | National observance |
| August 7, 2027 | Saturday | Purple Heart Day | National observance |
| August 9, 2027 | Monday | National Book Lovers Day | National observance |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | National Relaxation Day | National observance |
| August 19, 2027 | Thursday | National Aviation Day | National observance |
| August 26, 2027 | Thursday | Women’s Equality Day | Federal observance |
| August 30, 2027 | Monday | National Beach Day | National observance |
Important: None of these August dates is a regular federal public holiday in 2027. The official federal holiday schedule moves from Independence Day observed on July 5 to Labor Day on September 6.
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August 2027 Federal Holidays
There are no federal holidays in August 2027.
Federal holidays are established by federal law, and the official 2027 schedule published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists July 5 as the observed Independence Day holiday and September 6 as Labor Day. No federal holiday appears between those dates.
This means federal employees generally do not receive an August federal holiday under the standard federal holiday calendar. However, individual states, employers, schools, and organizations may have their own holidays, closures, or observances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August 2027 a holiday month in the USA?
August has several national observances, but it does not contain a regular federal holiday in 2027.
The month falls between Independence Day in July and Labor Day in September on the federal holiday calendar.
What holidays are in August 2027?
August 2027 includes observances such as National Watermelon Day, Purple Heart Day, National Book Lovers Day, National Relaxation Day, National Aviation Day, Women’s Equality Day, and National Beach Day.
These dates should not be confused with federal holidays.
Is August 26, 2027, a federal holiday?
No. August 26, 2027, is Women’s Equality Day, a national observance, but it is not a federal holiday.
Federal employees do not receive a standard federal holiday off for Women’s Equality Day.
Does August 2027 have a three-day federal holiday weekend?
No. There is no federal holiday in August 2027 that creates a nationwide three-day federal holiday weekend.
The next federal three-day holiday weekend is associated with Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2027.
Are banks closed during August 2027 holidays?
Not necessarily. Because August does not contain a regular federal holiday, banks generally do not receive a nationwide federal holiday closure during the month.
Summary
The August 2027 holidays list USA contains several national observances but no federal holidays. Important dates include Purple Heart Day on August 7, National Aviation Day on August 19, and Women’s Equality Day on August 26.
For federal employees, the key dates surrounding August are July 5, 2027, for the observed Independence Day holiday and September 6, 2027, for Labor Day.
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