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2026 State Holidays

In accordance with 1 Del. C., Chapter 501 as amended, the following are legal holidays in the State of Delaware for Calendar Year 2026.

Holiday Date Day
New Years' Day January 1 Thursday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 Monday
Good Friday April 3 Friday
Memorial Day May 25 Monday
Juneteenth June 19 Friday
Independence Day July 3* Friday
Labor Day September 7 Monday
Election Day November 3 Tuesday
Return Day November 5** Thursday
Veterans Day November 11 Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day November 26 Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 27 Friday
Christmas Day December 25 Friday

* The observed date may be different for employees in 24/7 operations/facilities.

** After 12 noon for State employees living and/or working in Sussex County.

The State of Delaware grants two floating holidays to eligible employees per calendar year. Please refer to the Floating Holiday Policy.