Delaware state holidays 2026
The Delaware state holidays for 2026 give Delaware state employees 12 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Good Friday | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Juneteenth | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Independence Day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| General Election Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | 1 Del. C. § 501; Delaware DHR holidays (2026)official | official |
How Delaware sets its holidays
These are the days off for Delaware state government employees (executive branch). They come from 1 Del. C. § 501; DHR holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Delaware may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.
Compared with the federal calendar
Delaware adds 3 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Good Friday, General Election Day, and Day after Thanksgiving.
It does not list these federal holidays: Presidents' Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a Delaware name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth”.
Employees also get 2 floating holidays per year. 24/7 facilities may observe different dates.
Sources
- 1 Del. C. § 501 (legal holidays)official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Delaware's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in Delaware follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Delaware state employees get in 2026?
12 holidays with a day off.
Is Presidents' Day a holiday in Delaware?
Not for Delaware state offices. Delaware's state calendar does not list Presidents' Day, so Delaware state offices are open on Monday, February 16, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a Delaware holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Are Delaware bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Delaware follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 10 days in 2026 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2026 page.