What should a home service business post for in 2027?
The dates that matter most for a home service business in 2027 are Easter on 28 March, Memorial Day on 31 May and Labor Day on 6 September. Post one to two weeks before each, and on the day. Between them, post jobs done, quick fixes and your team.
The 2027 dates for a home service business, with what to post
| Date | Day | What it is | What to post |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | Sunday | Easter | Spring checks: AC, gutters and outside taps |
| 31 May | Monday | Memorial Day (federal holiday) | Get your AC checked before summer |
| 6 September | Monday | Labor Day (federal holiday) | Fall checks before the cold: heating and pipes |
| 25 November | Thursday | Thanksgiving (federal holiday) | Kitchen and plumbing tips for a full house |
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | Book your annual service early |
| 4 July | Sunday | Independence Day (observed Monday 5 July) | Holiday hours and outdoor power safety |
| 31 October | Sunday | Halloween | Outdoor lighting and safe decorations |
| 26 November | Friday | Black Friday | A service plan offer, announced the week before |
| 27 November | Saturday | Small Business Saturday | Your local team and the town you work in |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day (observed Friday 24 December) | Holiday hours and emergency call-out times |
As checked on : OPM: federal holidays (2027 schedule). Federal holidays and the days they are observed are from OPM's 2027 schedule. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, Father's Day the third Sunday in June, and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The busy and quiet times of a home service business's year
- Busiest: the first heat wave and the first freeze. Post checks before them.
- Quieter: spring and fall in between. Post maintenance plans.
- Every week: post a before and after of a job, with the customer's permission.
A normal week, when there's no holiday
Most weeks have no holiday. These are the posts that keep your feed going between the big dates.
- Monday: Finished job
- Tuesday: Quick tip
- Wednesday: Meet the team
- Thursday: Seasonal reminder
- Friday: Areas this week
- Saturday: Weekend emergency hours
- Sunday: Customer question
Plan your 2027 in one afternoon
Keep the dates above that fit
Cross out any your customers don't care about, and add your own: your anniversary, events, launches and slow weeks.
Work back from each date
Put a first post one to two weeks before, a reminder a few days before and a post on the day.
Make a month of posts at once
Make them in one sitting and schedule them, so a busy week doesn't leave your feed empty.
The easier way
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Questions people ask
When is Easter in 2027?
Sunday 28 March 2027. For a home service business, start posting about it one to two weeks before.
How often should a home service business post?
Once a day is plenty, and three times a week is a good start. Posting steadily matters more than posting a lot.
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