Las Vegas Holidays
Holidays change Las Vegas more than any other variable: rates, crowds, dress codes and which restaurants bother opening. Here is each one, month by month.
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- New Year's Day 2027January 1Quietest big-room rates of the year (people leaving). Bowl games on every casino TV.
- Super Bowl Sunday 2027February 9Sportsbook parties at every Strip casino. Allegiant Stadium hosts Super Bowls in rotation — book a year out for those.
- Chinese New Year 2027February 10Largest non-NYE party at high-end Strip properties (Wynn, Cosmopolitan, ARIA). VIP gaming tables fill up.
- Mardi Gras 2027February 13New Orleans-themed parties at Sugar Factory, Beale Street, and the Linq Promenade.
- Valentine's Day 2027February 14Romantic restaurants book 4-6 weeks ahead. Couples-massage spa packages sell out at major resorts.
- Saint Patrick's Day 2027March 17Irish pubs and Strip bars run all-day events. Bigger crowds than typical March mid-week.
- March Madness Opening Weekend 2027March 21Vegas's busiest sports weekend — sportsbook viewing parties take over casino floors. Book rooms 2 months ahead.
- Easter Weekend 2027April 9Family-friendly weekend with brunch packages at major resorts. Spring break overlap brings college crowds.
- Cinco de Mayo 2027May 5Mexican-themed pool parties and tequila events at most Strip casinos. Big day for the Latin nightclub scene.
- Mother's Day 2027May 12Sunday brunch is the headline event — book Bouchon, Bardot, or Wicked Spoon 3-4 weeks ahead.
- Memorial Day Weekend 2027May 27Pool season unofficial opening weekend. EDC weekend sometimes overlaps; rates triple if so.
- Father's Day 2027June 16Steakhouse Sunday — brunch-to-dinner reservations sell out. Casino tournaments themed for dads.
- Independence Day 2027July 4Pool parties and Strip-wide fireworks at midnight. Booking-rate spike rivals NYE for July.
- Labor Day Weekend 2027September 1End-of-summer pool weekend. Last big weekend before September convention season.
- Halloween 2026October 31Adult parties at every Strip nightclub, costume contests, themed haunted experiences. Mid-week Halloween still spikes nightclubs.
- Thanksgiving 2026November 28Family dining packages at most resorts. Football all weekend on casino sportsbook screens.
- Black Friday 2026November 29Vegas outlet malls run early-bird sales. Most Strip retailers join with 30-50% off luxury brands.
- Christmas Eve 2026December 24Slowest Vegas night of the year — best room rates between Dec 23-26 if you can travel mid-holiday.
- Christmas Day 2026December 25Casino floors open, restaurants serve full menus, hotels run Christmas brunches. Quieter Strip vibe.
- New Year's Eve 2026December 31The biggest single Vegas night of the year — Strip closes to vehicles, fireworks at midnight, sold-out room rates.