2026 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.
