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Puerto Rico 2027 calendar: public holidays, long weekends and Holy Week

In short
Puerto Rico has 18 public holidays in 2027, according to the government's human resources office (OATRH). Eleven of them give a long weekend, among them Monday, March 22, Good Friday, March 26 and Friday, November 19. Holy Week runs from March 21 to 28 and the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30.
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When to go
For quieter beaches, avoid Holy Week, March 21 to 28, 2027, and the long weekends. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
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On long weekends the Culebra and Vieques ferries fill up with locals. Book the crossing as early as you can.
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This calendar collects the 2027 dates that change a trip to Puerto Rico: public holidays, which ones make a long weekend, Holy Week and hurricane season. The holidays come from the official memo of the Puerto Rico government's human resources office (OATRH), and all sources are listed at the end.

Puerto Rico public holidays in 2027

DateHoliday
Friday, January 1New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 6Three Kings Day
Monday, January 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 15Presidents' Day and Day of Puerto Rico's Founding Figures
Tuesday, March 2American Citizenship Day
Monday, March 22Emancipation Day (abolition of slavery)
Friday, March 26Good Friday
Monday, May 31Memorial Day
Saturday, June 19Juneteenth
Sunday, July 4US Independence Day
Sunday, July 25Puerto Rico Constitution Day
Tuesday, July 27José Celso Barbosa Day
Monday, September 6Labor Day
Monday, October 11Columbus Day (Día de la Raza)
Thursday, November 11Veterans Day
Friday, November 19Puerto Rican Identity Day (Día de la Puertorriqueñidad)
Thursday, November 25Thanksgiving
Saturday, December 25Christmas Day

Puerto Rico observes both US federal holidays and its own, such as Three Kings Day, Emancipation Day on March 22, Constitution Day on July 25 and Puerto Rican Identity Day on November 19. The governor can move a holiday by proclamation to the nearest Monday or Friday, so check the official announcements close to your trip.

Long weekends in 2027

Eleven holidays are observed on a Monday or a Friday: January 1, January 18, February 15, March 22, March 26, May 31, Monday, July 5, Monday, July 26, September 6, October 11 and November 19. Many islanders head to the beach or to Culebra and Vieques on those weekends, so book ferries and hotels early. Four holidays fall on a weekend: Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, US Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, Constitution Day on Sunday, July 25 and Christmas on Saturday, December 25. The Puerto Rico government and federal offices observe Independence Day on Monday, July 5.

Holy Week 2027

Palm Sunday is March 21, 2027 and Easter Sunday is March 28. Good Friday, March 26, is a public holiday in Puerto Rico. It is a popular week for local trips, so reserve rental cars and beach hotels ahead.

Hurricane season

The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. It does not mean constant storms, but check the forecast before you fly and book with flexible cancellation.

Before you book

  • Check the official holiday list for any change by proclamation before you fix dates.
  • On long weekends, book ferries to Culebra and Vieques and beach hotels early.
  • Plan your days with the San Juan guide and the Culebra guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2027?
Eighteen, according to the official memo of the government's human resources office (OATRH). Eleven of them are observed on a Monday or a Friday and give a long weekend.
When is Holy Week 2027 in Puerto Rico?
From Palm Sunday, March 21, to Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday, March 26, is a public holiday.
When is Puerto Rico Constitution Day in 2027?
It falls on Sunday, July 25, 2027 and, according to the OATRH memo, is observed on Monday, July 26.
When is Three Kings Day 2027 in Puerto Rico?
On Wednesday, January 6, 2027, and it is a public holiday.
Which Puerto Rico holidays make a long weekend in 2027?
January 1, January 18, February 15, March 22, March 26, May 31, Monday, July 5 (Independence Day, which falls on a Sunday), Monday, July 26 (Constitution Day, which falls on a Sunday), September 6, October 11 and November 19.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Rico?
The official Atlantic season runs from June 1 to November 30. Check the forecast before you fly and book with flexible cancellation.

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