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2028 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 2028.

Holiday Date Day
New Year’s Day December 31, 2027 Friday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17 Monday
Good Friday April 14 Friday
Memorial Day May 29 Monday
Juneteenth June 19 Monday
Independence Day July 4 Tuesday
Labor Day September 4 Monday
Election Day November 7 Tuesday
Return Day November 9 * Thursday
Veterans Day November 10 ** Friday
Thanksgiving Day November 23 Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 24 Friday
Christmas Day December 25 Monday

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

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

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