Event Management

Dates to Avoid for Events in 2027

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Timing can make or break your event. If there is a conflict with holidays, cultural observances, or seasonal breaks, attendance, engagement, and overall success may be affected. Use this 2027 guide to plan strategically and maximize your event’s impact.

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Skift Meetings has curated a list of dates to keep in mind that may impact event attendance and logistics. While some dates — such as Federal Holidays — are fixed, others, such as religious observances, may vary by region. We offer a mix of global, U.S., and regional observances, but be sure to double-check local calendars before finalizing your event.

See here for a list of dates to avoid in 2026. 

January

  • 1: New Year’s Day (Global) 
  • 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (U.S.) – Federal holiday

February

  • 6: Chinese New Year (Global, especially East Asia) 
  • 8: Start of Ramadan* (Islamic observance) – Varies by moon sighting; fasting may affect daytime events.
  • 9: Carnival (Latin America/Europe) 
  • 10: Ash Wednesday (Christian observance) – Primarily relevant for religious communities.
  • 15: Presidents’ Day (U.S.) – Federal holiday

March

  • 9: Eid al-Fitr* (Islamic observance) – End of Ramadan; varies by region.
  • 22–24: Purim (Jewish observance) – Midweek events may see lower attendance in Jewish communities.
  • 28: Easter Sunday (Christian observance) 

April

  • 22: Start of Passover* (Jewish observance) 

May

  • 2: Orthodox Easter Day - Relevant in Eastern Europe and parts of the Middle East.
  • 31: Memorial Day (U.S.) - Long weekend; domestic travel may affect attendance.

June

  • 18: Federal Observance of Juneteenth (U.S.)
  • 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day (U.S.) – Consider domestic schedules for corporate events.

July

  • 4: Independence Day (U.S.) – Many offices closed; summer travel peaks.
  • 5: Federal Observance of Independence Day (U.S.)

August

  • 2: Summer Bank Holiday (UK/Ireland) – Regional impact; plan local events accordingly.

September

  • 6: Labor Day (U.S.) – Long weekend; travel likely.

October

  • 11: Columbus Day (U.S.) / Canadian Thanksgiving / Yom Kippur – Multiple observances; check your audience’s region and faith.

November

  • 11: Veterans Day (U.S.) – Federal holiday
  • 25: Thanksgiving (U.S.)
  • 30: St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland) 

December

  • 24: Christmas Eve (Global) 
  • 25: Christmas Day (Global) 
  • 26: Boxing Day (UK, Canada, Australia)
  • 31: New Year’s Eve (Global)