Delaware · 2026
Delaware state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
Delaware state government offices close for 12 holidays in 2026, including Good Friday, Election Day and Day After Thanksgiving. They stay open on Presidents' Day and Columbus Day.
Next state holiday:Election Day, Tue, Nov 3
| Holiday | Date | State offices | Federal offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Presidents' DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Feb 16 | Open | Closed |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3Sat, Jul 4 is a weekend | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 12 | Open | Closed |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | Closed | Open |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
These are the days state government offices close. Private employers set their own holidays, and a governor can add a day by proclamation. We haven't checked Delaware's list against the state's own calendar yet, so confirm a date there before you rely on it.
2026 in Delaware, month by month.
12
State holidays in 2026
249
Working days for Delaware state offices
-1
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does Delaware have in 2026?
12. State offices close on 12 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does Delaware have that federal workers don't?
Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Election Day (Tue, Nov 3) and Day After Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov 27).
Does Delaware close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on Presidents' Day and Columbus Day, which are federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close those days.
How many working days are in 2026 in Delaware?
249 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on Delaware's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Good Friday. State offices and state courts close.
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