Delaware state holidays 2027
Delaware’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates, including Good Friday and Day After Thanksgiving.
Next Delaware state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good Friday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth (observed)June 19 falls on a Saturday; the date may differ in 24/7 operations. | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence Day (observed)July 4 falls on a Sunday; the date may differ in 24/7 operations. | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Day After Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas Day (observed)December 25 falls on a Saturday; the date may differ in 24/7 operations. | Offices closed |
Delaware does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Delaware still follow the federal calendar.
How Delaware compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on Delaware’s 2027 list; Delaware skips Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) and Columbus Day.
- 2 state-only dates: Good Friday (Mar 26), Day After Thanksgiving (Nov 26).
- Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead.
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that Delaware skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Delaware state employees in 2027
Delaware’s 2027 closures create 9 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mar 26 – Mar 28 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18 – Jun 20 | 3 days | Juneteenth (observed) |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Nov 25 – Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day + Day After Thanksgiving |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day (observed) |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
Delaware state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Delaware state employees get in 2027?
Delaware’s 2027 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays and 2 state-specific dates. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Delaware?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027) is not on Delaware’s 2027 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware state offices close for Juneteenth (observed) on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Are Delaware state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
Yes. Delaware lists Friday, March 26 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware state offices close on Friday, November 26, 2027; the state calendar lists it as Day After Thanksgiving.
What happens when a Delaware state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead. Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
Juneteenth (Saturday) is observed Friday, June 18; Independence Day (Sunday) Monday, July 5; Christmas (Saturday) Friday, December 24. The observed date may differ for employees in 24/7 operations. Election Day and Return Day are not holidays in 2027, and eligible employees get two floating holidays.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Delaware Department of Human Resources). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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