Holidays & Time

Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2027

Puerto Rico observes 21 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2027 at a glance

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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All holidays in 2027

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1FridayNew Year's DayPublic
Jan 6WednesdayEpiphanyPublic
Jan 11MondayBirthday of Eugenio María de HostosPublic
Jan 18MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic
Feb 14SundayValentine's DayObservance
Feb 15MondayWashington's BirthdayPublic
Feb 18ThursdayBirthday of Luis Muñoz MarínPublic
Mar 2TuesdayAmerican Citizenship DayPublic
Mar 22MondayEmancipation DayPublic
Mar 28SundayEaster SundayObservance
Apr 15ThursdayTax DayObservance
Apr 16FridayBirthday of José de DiegoPublic
Apr 21WednesdayAdministrative Professionals DayObservance
May 9SundayMother's DayObservance
May 31MondayMemorial DayPublic
Jun 18FridayJuneteenth (substitute day)Public
Jun 19SaturdayJuneteenthPublic
Jun 20SundayFather's DayObservance
Jul 4SundayIndependence DayPublic
Jul 5MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public
Jul 19MondayBirthday of Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic
Jul 25SundayPuerto Rico Constitution DayPublic
Jul 27TuesdayBirthday of Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic
Sep 6MondayLabour DayPublic
Oct 11MondayColumbus DayPublic
Oct 31SundayHalloweenObservance
Nov 11ThursdayVeterans DayPublic
Nov 19FridayDiscovery of Puerto RicoPublic
Nov 25ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic
Nov 26FridayDay after Thanksgiving DayObservance
Dec 24FridayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public
Dec 24FridayChristmas EveOptional
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 31FridayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Public
Dec 31FridayNew Year's EveObservance

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in Puerto Rico

Public holidays in Puerto Rico are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2027?
Puerto Rico has 21 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?
The next public holiday in Puerto Rico is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Puerto Rico?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Puerto Rico close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

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