Maryland state holidays 2026
The Maryland state holidays for 2026 give Maryland state employees 13 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
How Maryland sets its holidays
These are the days off for Maryland state government employees (executive branch). They come from State Pers. & Pens. § 9-201; Gen. Prov. § 1-111; DBM holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Maryland 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
Maryland adds 2 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: General Election Day and American Indian Heritage Day.
Every federal holiday is also a Maryland holiday.
Listed under a Maryland name: Juneteenth National Independence Day as “Juneteenth” and Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.
24/7 agencies may give the holidays at other times.
Legal holidays without a day off
Maryland law also names these days, but they are not days off for state employees, so offices are open:
- Lincoln's Birthday:
- Maryland Day:
- Good Friday:
- Defenders' Day:
Sources
- State Pers. & Pens. § 9-201 (Maryland Manual: state employee holidays)official
- Gen. Prov. § 1-111 (Maryland Manual: legal holidays)official
- Maryland DBM state holidays 2026official
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Maryland'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 Maryland follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do Maryland state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is General Election Day a holiday in Maryland?
Yes. General Election Day is on the Maryland state calendar on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What happens when a Maryland 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 Maryland bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in Maryland 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.