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2017 Holidays


In accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, §501, Delaware Code, as amended, the following are legal holidays in the State of Delaware for Calendar Year 2017.

Holiday Date
New Years Day January 2 *
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16
Good Friday April 14
Memorial Day May 29
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 4
Veterans Day November 10 *
Thanksgiving Day November 23
Day After Thanksgiving November 24
Christmas Day December 25

* 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 Floating Holiday Policy







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