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Delaware Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Delaware for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Best break this yearMonday, November 9, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Veterans Day

Sat, Nov 7 → Wed, Nov 11

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 5 days off in a row.

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10 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    New Year's Day

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Monday, January 19, 2026

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        Memorial Day

        Monday, May 25, 2026

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        Friday, June 19, 2026

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        Independence Day (substitute day)

        Friday, July 3, 2026

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        Independence Day

        Saturday, July 4, 2026

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          Labor Day

          Monday, September 7, 2026

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            Election Day

            Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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            Veterans Day

            Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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            Thanksgiving Day

            Thursday, November 26, 2026

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            Day After Thanksgiving

            Friday, November 27, 2026

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            Christmas Day

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          About Public Holidays in Delaware

          Public holidays in Delaware, United States are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

          This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

          All Public Holidays in Delaware, United States 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
          January 19, 2026MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic Holiday
          April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
          May 25, 2026MondayMemorial DayPublic Holiday
          June 19, 2026FridayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
          July 3, 2026FridayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
          July 4, 2026SaturdayIndependence DayPublic Holiday
          September 7, 2026MondayLabor DayPublic Holiday
          November 3, 2026TuesdayElection DayPublic Holiday
          November 11, 2026WednesdayVeterans DayPublic Holiday
          November 26, 2026ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic Holiday
          November 27, 2026FridayDay After ThanksgivingPublic Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Delaware, United States 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
          January 18, 2027MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic Holiday
          March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
          May 31, 2027MondayMemorial DayPublic Holiday
          June 18, 2027FridayJuneteenth (substitute day)Public Holiday
          June 19, 2027SaturdayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
          July 4, 2027SundayIndependence DayPublic Holiday
          July 5, 2027MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
          September 6, 2027MondayLabor DayPublic Holiday
          November 11, 2027ThursdayVeterans DayPublic Holiday
          November 25, 2027ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic Holiday
          November 26, 2027FridayDay After ThanksgivingPublic Holiday
          December 24, 2027FridayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
          December 31, 2027FridayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

          Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

          Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

          Delaware Holidays Explained

          New Year's Day · January 1

          A federal holiday on January 1. When it falls on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off, which is why New Year's Day 2028 is observed on December 31, 2027.

          Martin Luther King Jr. Day · January 19

          Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was born on January 15, 1929. It is held on the third Monday in January and is often marked as a national day of service.

          Good Friday · April 3

          The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

          Memorial Day · May 25

          Held on the last Monday in May to honor the U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is also seen as the unofficial start of summer.

          Juneteenth · June 19

          Marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops in Galveston, Texas, announced that enslaved people in the state were free, about two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a federal holiday in 2021.

          Independence Day · July 4

          Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, with fireworks, parades and cookouts across the country.

          Labor Day · September 7

          Honors the achievements of American workers on the first Monday in September. It has been a federal holiday since 1894 and traditionally marks the end of summer.

          Veterans Day · November 11

          Honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. It is held on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the fighting in World War I, whatever the day of the week.

          Thanksgiving Day · November 26

          A harvest holiday on the fourth Thursday in November, usually marked with a family meal of roast turkey. The Friday after it is not a federal holiday.

          Christmas Day · December 25

          Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is a federal holiday. When it falls on a weekend, federal employees get the nearest weekday off, as on Friday, December 24, 2027.

          Other Observances in Delaware, United States 2026

          These dates are marked in Delaware, United States but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

          DateDayHolidayType
          February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's DayObservance
          March 17, 2026TuesdaySt. Patrick's DayObservance
          April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayObservance
          April 15, 2026WednesdayTax DayObservance
          April 22, 2026WednesdayAdministrative Professionals DayObservance
          May 10, 2026SundayMother's DayObservance
          June 21, 2026SundayFather's DayObservance
          October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloweenObservance
          December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas EveOptional
          December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's EveObservance

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Delaware?

          Delaware, United States has 12 public holidays in 2026, 1 fewer than the global average of 13. It also gets 1 substitute day off for holidays falling on a weekend.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Delaware in 2026?

          1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Delaware, United States in 2026: Independence Day (Saturday, July 4). Delaware, United States moves weekend holidays to the following working day, so it is not lost.

          Does Delaware give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          It depends — Delaware, United States moves some public holidays that fall on a weekend to the next working day, but not all of them.

          What is the longest break possible in Delaware in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Delaware, United States in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

          When is the next public holiday in Delaware?

          The next public holiday in Delaware, United States is Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 2026.

          Which holidays in Delaware change date each year?

          Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Good Friday, Election Day do not fall on the same date every year in Delaware, United States, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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