Global Public Holidays 2027: The Complete Calendar for 46 Countries
Planning international travel, managing a global team, or scheduling cross-border business in 2027? We've compiled the complete public holiday calendar for all 46 countries available on Public Holidays. This is your go-to reference for the entire year.
Asia Pacific 2027 Holidays
China (CN) — 16 Public Holidays in 2027
China has the most concentrated holiday structure. Key dates: New Year (Jan 1), Chinese New Year (Feb 6-12), Qingming Festival (Apr 5), Labour Day (May 1), Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 9), Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep 15), National Day (Oct 1-7). The 7-day National Day Golden Week and 7-day Spring Festival are China's two major travel rushes.
Japan (JP) — 16 National Holidays
Japan's Golden Week (Apr 29-May 5) is the biggest holiday cluster. See our detailed breakdown in the Japan remote work article.
India (IN) — 16+ Holidays
India has 3 national holidays (Republic Day Jan 26, Independence Day Aug 15, Gandhi Jayanti Oct 2) plus state-specific festivals. Major 2027 dates: Diwali (Oct 24), Holi (Mar 13), Dussehra (Oct 9), Eid al-Fitr (approx. Mar 1, subject to moon sighting).
South Korea (KR) — 13 Holidays
Key dates: Seollal (Lunar New Year, Feb 6-8), Independence Movement Day (Mar 1), Children's Day (May 5), Buddha's Birthday (May 11), Chuseok (Sep 15-17), Hangul Day (Oct 9), Christmas (Dec 25).
Europe 2027 Holidays
United Kingdom (GB) — 8 Bank Holidays
New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Mar 26), Easter Monday (Mar 29), Early May Bank Holiday (May 3), Spring Bank Holiday (May 31), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 30), Christmas Day (Dec 25 substitute Dec 27), Boxing Day (Dec 26 substitute Dec 28).
Germany (DE) — 9-13 Holidays (by state)
9 nationwide + optional state holidays. German Unity Day (Oct 3) is the only federal holiday. See our German holiday pay article for details.
France (FR) — 11 Holidays
New Year's Day (Jan 1), Easter Monday (Mar 29), Labour Day (May 1), Victory 1945 (May 8), Ascension Day (May 6), Whit Monday (May 17), Bastille Day (Jul 14), Assumption Day (Aug 15), All Saints' Day (Nov 1), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Italy (IT) — 11 Holidays
Similar to France plus Epiphany (Jan 6), Liberation Day (Apr 25), Republic Day (Jun 2), Immaculate Conception (Dec 8).
Spain (ES) — 12 Holidays
Key additions: Epiphany (Jan 6), Constitution Day (Dec 6), Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) — plus 2 regional holidays per autonomous community.
Netherlands (NL) — 10 Holidays
King's Day (Apr 27) is the biggest celebration. Liberation Day (May 5) is a public holiday every 5 years.
Nordic Countries
Sweden (11): Epiphany (Jan 6), Walpurgis Night (Apr 30), National Day (Jun 6), Midsummer (Jun 25-26). Denmark (9): Store Bededag (Apr 23), Constitution Day (Jun 5). Norway (10): Constitution Day (May 17) — a massive celebration. Finland (10): Vappu (May 1), Midsummer (Jun 25-26), Independence Day (Dec 6).
North America 2027 Holidays
United States (US) — 11 Federal Holidays
New Year's Day (Jan 1), MLK Day (Jan 18), Presidents' Day (Feb 15), Memorial Day (May 31), Independence Day (Jul 4, Sunday — observed Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6), Columbus Day (Oct 11), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 25), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Canada (CA) — 8-10 Holidays
Victoria Day (May 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 6), Thanksgiving (Oct 11), Remembrance Day (Nov 11). Provincial holidays vary (e.g., Family Day in Feb, St. Jean Baptiste in QC).
Latin America 2027 Holidays
Brazil (BR) — 12 National Holidays
Carnival (Feb 9-10, half-day), Good Friday (Mar 26), Tiradentes (Apr 21), Labour Day (May 1), Corpus Christi (Jun 3), Independence Day (Sep 7), Our Lady of Aparecida (Oct 12), All Souls' Day (Nov 2), Proclamation of Republic (Nov 15), Christmas (Dec 25).
Mexico (MX) — 7-8 Holidays
Constitution Day (Feb 1), Benito Juárez's Birthday (Mar 15), Good Friday (Mar 26), Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (Sep 16), Revolution Day (Nov 15), Christmas (Dec 25).
Middle East & Africa 2027 Holidays
UAE (AE) — Variable (Islamic calendar)
Key 2027 dates: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Eid al-Fitr (approx. Mar 1-4), Arafat Day (approx. May 3), Eid al-Adha (approx. May 4-6), Islamic New Year (approx. Aug 23), National Day (Dec 2-3). Islamic holidays shift ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
Saudi Arabia (SA) — Similar Islamic holidays
Saudi Founding Day (Feb 22), Saudi National Day (Sep 23), plus the same Islamic holidays as UAE.
South Africa (ZA) — 12 Holidays
Human Rights Day (Mar 21), Good Friday (Mar 26), Family Day (Mar 29), Freedom Day (Apr 27), Workers' Day (May 1), Youth Day (Jun 16), Women's Day (Aug 9), Heritage Day (Sep 24), Day of Reconciliation (Dec 16), Christmas & Day of Goodwill (Dec 25-26).
Australia & Oceania 2027 Holidays
Australia (AU) — 7-9 Holidays
National: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Australia Day (Jan 26), Good Friday (Mar 26), Easter Monday (Mar 29), Anzac Day (Apr 25), Christmas (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). State-specific: Labour Day varies by state/territory.
New Zealand (NZ) — 9-10 Holidays
Waitangi Day (Feb 6), Good Friday (Mar 26), Easter Monday (Mar 29), Anzac Day (Apr 25), Queen's Birthday (Jun 7), Matariki (Jun 25), Labour Day (Oct 25), Christmas (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
How to Use This Calendar
All dates are sourced from the Nager.Date API and verified against local government sources where possible. For the most up-to-date information, visit:
- Public Holidays — Full interactive calendar with 46 countries
- Subscribe to any country's holiday calendar via ICS feed (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook)
- Use our Long Weekend Planner to find optimal bridge-day opportunities
Note: Islamic (Hijri) holidays are approximate as they depend on moon sighting. Dates provided are best estimates based on astronomical calculations.