Holidays & key dates in November 2027
Veterans Day
Thursday · US federal holiday
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday · US federal holiday
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Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11
Veterans Day honors people who have served in the United States armed forces. It falls on November 11 every year, and in 2027 that is a Thursday. Federal offices, banks and post offices are closed. Many communities hold ceremonies in the morning, and some schools hold assemblies. Because the holiday is in the middle of the week, many people take Friday off for a four-day weekend.
Mark both the holiday and any local ceremonies in the calendar, and check the schedules of nearby memorials if you plan to attend.
Thanksgiving on November 25 and the holiday week
Thanksgiving Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of November. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 25, which gives many people a long weekend from Wednesday, November 24 through Sunday, November 28. Federal offices and most banks are closed on Thursday. The Friday after Thanksgiving is not a federal holiday, but many businesses and stores treat it as a shopping and travel day.
Plan your travel early, because the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after are typically the busiest days on the roads and at airports. Write your departure and return times in the day boxes, and book grocery deliveries or meal orders a week ahead.
Daylight saving time ends in November
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday of November, which is November 7, 2027. Clocks move back one hour, and evenings get dark earlier. Update wall clocks and check your car and microwave clocks, and remember that the change can make the Monday that follows feel early.
Use the clock change as a reminder to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Add it to your calendar as a recurring seasonal task.
Year-end planning and holiday budgets
November is the month to plan the final weeks of the year. Set a holiday budget, list the gifts you need to buy, and mark shipping deadlines on the calendar. Many retailers publish their last delivery dates in early November, so use the printed copy to note those dates.
Businesses use November to close year-end reports, schedule performance reviews and confirm the holiday coverage plan. Give each team member a clear list of dates they are off, and mark the days the office will be closed.