Is 4th of July a Federal Holiday? Yes; Observed July 5, 2027
Yes, the 4th of July is a federal holiday: 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) lists “Independence Day, July 4” among the 11 legal public holidays. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, July 4, so most federal employees get Monday, July 5, 2027 as the holiday. On Monday, July 5, 2027, federal offices, Federal Reserve Banks, NYSE and Post Offices (per USPS) are closed.
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Maintained by Archie Chang · Federal sources checked November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Dates and what is open: Independence Day 2027. All dates for the year: federal holidays 2027. To check any other day, use the federal holiday checker.
The law: what 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) says about the 4th of July
5 U.S.C. 6103(a) lists “Independence Day, July 4” as a legal public holiday. The statute calls the 4th of July “Independence Day”. The full list of legal public holidays is quoted below.
(a) The following are legal public holidays: New Year's Day, January 1. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday in January. Washington's Birthday, the third Monday in February. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. Independence Day, July 4. Labor Day, the first Monday in September. Columbus Day, the second Monday in October. Veterans Day, November 11. Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November. Christmas Day, December 25.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo), OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables)
Who gets the day off on the 4th of July 2027
Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2027. For most federal employees on a Monday-through-Friday schedule, OPM treats the following Monday as the holiday for pay and leave: Monday, July 5, 2027. OPM's wording is quoted below.
On Monday, July 5, 2027, federal offices, Federal Reserve Banks, NYSE and Post Offices (per USPS) are closed.
The table shows who else follows which calendar; each row names its source. Market times are Eastern Time.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.)
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices and agencies | Closed | Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027. OPM lists Monday, July 5, 2027 as the holiday for pay and leave, so federal offices are closed on Monday, July 5, 2027 for most federal employees; employees whose work is required that day are covered by the holiday pay rules on this page.Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed | Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Monday, July 5, 2027. Both the Federal Reserve Financial Services schedule and the Board's K.8 table list July 4, 2027 with a Sunday footnote: Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be closed the following Monday. Whether a bank or credit union branch is open is up to each bank: each bank sets its own hours, so check with yours.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) |
| USPS Post Offices and delivery | Closed | USPS lists Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2027 on its 2027 holidays page. USPS says: "Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays." For a Sunday holiday USPS adds: "If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most USPS employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes." Confirm local Post Office hours with USPS.Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? |
| Stock market (NYSE) | Closed | NYSE's 2027 holiday list shows all NYSE markets closed on Monday, July 5, 2027. NYSE lists the observed day, Monday, July 5, 2027, not Sunday, July 4, 2027. This page covers NYSE; check your exchange or broker for its own calendar.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours |
| Bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Closed | SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market on Monday, July 5, 2027. SIFMA also recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 2, 2027, ahead of Independence Day.Source: SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule |
Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8), USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours, SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule
To check another day, use the bank holiday checker, Post Office holiday checker or the stock market holidays list.
Private employers and holiday pay
Federal holiday law covers federal employees. The U.S. Department of Labor says this about holiday pay, and about government contracts:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise). These benefits are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's representative).
On a government contract to which the labor standards of the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) apply, holiday and/or vacation fringe benefit requirements are stated in the SCA wage determinations in contracts that exceed $2,500. On a government contract to which the labor standards of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply, holiday pay and/or vacation pay is required for specific classifications of workers only if the Davis-Bacon wage determination in the covered contract specifies such requirements for workers employed in those classifications.
For federal employees who work on a holiday, 5 U.S.C. 5546(b) sets the pay rule quoted below. Your agency and pay system decide how it applies, so ask your HR office.
(b) An employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute, Executive order, or with respect to an employee of the government of the District of Columbia, by order of the District of Columbia Council, is entitled to pay at the rate of his basic pay, plus premium pay at a rate equal to the rate of his basic pay, for that holiday work which is not— (1) in excess of 8 hours; or (2) overtime work as defined by section 5542(a) of this title.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor: Holiday Pay, 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo)
Pay periods and pay dates: 2027 federal pay period calendar.
The 4th of July dates, 2027 to 2030
The 4th of July is July 4 every year under 6103(a). The table matches OPM's published tables for 2027 through 2030.
In 2027, the 4th of July falls on Sunday and OPM lists Monday, July 5, 2027.
| Year | The 4th of July | Observed for federal pay and leave (most federal employees) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, July 4, 2027 | Monday, July 5, 2027 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2028 | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2029 | Wednesday, July 4, 2029 | Wednesday, July 4, 2029 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2030 | Thursday, July 4, 2030 | Thursday, July 4, 2030 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), NYSE: holidays and trading hours
Independence Day 2026, for comparison
Independence Day 2026 fell on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and OPM listed Friday, July 3, 2026 as the holiday. On Friday, July 3, 2026, Federal Reserve Banks were open, Post Offices (per USPS) were open, and NYSE was closed. The 2027 date works the other way: July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the holiday moves to Monday.
Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8), USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours
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Questions
Do federal employees get the 4th of July off?
Yes. Independence Day is a legal public holiday under 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). It falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027, so OPM lists Monday, July 5, 2027 as the day treated as the holiday for pay and leave for most federal employees.
Is the post office open on the 4th of July 2027?
USPS lists Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2027 on its 2027 holidays page. USPS says: "Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays." For a Sunday holiday USPS adds: "If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most USPS employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes." Confirm local Post Office hours with USPS.
Is the stock market open on the 4th of July 2027?
No. NYSE's 2027 holiday list shows all NYSE markets closed on Monday, July 5, 2027. NYSE lists the observed day, Monday, July 5, 2027, not Sunday, July 4, 2027. This page covers NYSE; check your exchange or broker for its own calendar. SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market on Monday, July 5, 2027. SIFMA also recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 2, 2027, ahead of Independence Day.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed on the 4th of July 2027?
Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Monday, July 5, 2027. Both the Federal Reserve Financial Services schedule and the Board's K.8 table list July 4, 2027 with a Sunday footnote: Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be closed the following Monday. Whether a bank or credit union branch is open is up to each bank: each bank sets its own hours, so check with yours.
Do private employers have to give the 4th of July off?
Not under federal law for most private employers. Federal holidays bind federal employees, not private employers. The Department of Labor says: "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise)." On government contracts the rules can differ, and DOL says: "On a government contract to which the labor standards of the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) apply, holiday and/or vacation fringe benefit requirements are stated in the SCA wage determinations in contracts that exceed $2,500." The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts can require holiday pay the same way, for specific classifications of workers and only if the wage determination specifies it. Check your employer and state law.
Is the 4th of July observed on Monday, July 5, 2027?
For most federal employees, yes. July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, and OPM's 2027 table lists Monday, July 5, 2027 as Independence Day, using the rule that a Sunday holiday is treated as the following Monday. Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and NYSE lists a closure that day.
Do federal employees get extra pay for working on the 4th of July?
A covered employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute or Executive order is entitled to basic pay plus premium pay equal to basic pay, for holiday work that is not in excess of 8 hours and is not overtime work (5 U.S.C. 5546(b)). Your agency and pay system decide how it applies, so ask your HR office.
Sources: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) · 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo) · OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables) · U.S. Department of Labor: Holiday Pay · Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules · Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) · USPS: holidays and events · USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? · NYSE: holidays and trading hours · SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule