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2019 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 2019.

Holiday Date
New Years' Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21
Good Friday April 19
Memorial Day May 27
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 2
Veterans Day November 11 *
Thanksgiving Day November 28
Day After Thanksgiving November 29
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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