State of Delaware Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list Delaware Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

Delaware State Day: December 7
Became the 1st State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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List of Delaware Legal Public Holidays 

Delaware's holidays are defined in the states statutes and consist of the legal holidays

Sunday - first day of each week

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

Good Friday - Friday before Easter

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Day - December 25

General Election day

Saturdays

State Statutes:  Source Delaware Government Website

Title 1: Chapter 5. Legal Holidays: 501. Designation

(a) The following days shall be legal holidays in this State:

(1) January 1, known as New Year’s Day.

(2) The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

(3) Good Friday.

(4) June 19, known as Juneteenth.

(5) July 4, known as Independence Day.

(6) The first Monday in September, known as Labor Day.

(7) November 11, known as Veterans Day.

(8) The fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day.

(9) The Friday following Thanksgiving Day.

(10) December 25, known as Christmas.

(11) Saturdays.

(12) The day of the General Election as it biennially occurs; and

(13) In Sussex County, Return Day, the second day after the General Election, after 12:00 Noon.

(b) If any of the legal holidays fall on Sunday, the Monday following shall be a legal holiday. If any of the legal holidays other than Saturday fall on Saturday, the Friday preceding shall be a legal holiday.

(c) The last Monday in May shall be the legal holiday, known as Memorial Day, in the State.

(d) Veterans Day shall be a legal holiday for all public school students and the employees of public districts and charter schools. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a legal holiday. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be a legal holiday.

(e) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall promulgate policies and procedures to implement 2 floating holidays.

This article updated as of October 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines. 

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