Couples planning to tie the knot in 2027 may want to check the calendar before setting their wedding date. Las Vegas, known as the Wedding Capital of the World, is predicting another busy year for destination weddings, with several dates featuring memorable number patterns, holidays and popular celebrations expected to attract couples from around the globe.
The Office of the Clark County Clerk, which draws on decades of wedding data, has identified a lineup of dates likely to be especially popular. Among the biggest attractions are so-called “magic dates,” which feature repeating numbers or distinctive numerical patterns.
January gets the year started with New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan. 1, followed by Jan. 27, or 1/27/27. February offers several possibilities, including Feb. 2, Feb. 7 and Feb. 27, along with Valentine’s Day on Sunday, Feb. 14. March 27 and April 27 also feature the repeating 27 pattern.
Other dates expected to draw attention include May 4, known as Star Wars Day; Cinco de Mayo on May 5; and June 27. July may be particularly popular, with several eye-catching dates: July 2, July 7, July 20 and July 27. Independence Day, July 4, also falls on a Sunday.
The calendar continues with National Couples Day on Aug. 18, followed by Sept. 27 and Oct. 27. Halloween, Oct. 31, could appeal to couples looking for a more unconventional celebration. November features Veterans Day-related celebrations, including the Las Vegas Marries the Military event on Nov. 9, as well as Nov. 11 and Nov. 27. December’s possibilities include Christmas Day on Dec. 25, Dec. 27 and New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31.
Las Vegas has a history of attracting couples for memorable numerical dates. The city’s busiest wedding day on record was July 7, 2007, when 4,492 couples married in what became known as “Lucky 7s” day. November 11, 2011, ranked second, with 3,125 weddings. On Feb. 22, 2022, another 2,331 couples exchanged vows, making it the sixth most popular wedding date in the city’s history.
“Magic dates” continue to capture couples’ attention, according to Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya, who expects the 2027 calendar to bring another wave of wedding celebrations to the destination.
Beyond the ceremonies, wedding tourism is a significant part of the local economy. Clark County estimates that wedding-related travel generates approximately $3 billion in annual economic output, supports 18,000 direct jobs and benefits hundreds of small businesses.
Couples interested in planning a Las Vegas wedding can find information through the Office of the Clark County Clerk at weddings.vegas.