Federal Holidays in Delaware in 2020
In accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, §501, Delaware Code, as amended, the following are legal holidays in the State of Delaware.
List of Holidays in Delaware in 2020
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Jan 01 | New Year’s Day | Federal Holiday | |
| Monday | Jan 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal Holiday | 3rd Monday in January |
| Friday | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Government Holiday | 11 states |
| Sunday | May 10 | Mother’s Day | Not A Public Holiday | 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday |
| Monday | May 25 | Memorial Day | Federal Holiday | Last Monday in May |
| Sunday | Jun 21 | Father’s Day | Not A Public Holiday | 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday |
| Friday | Jul 03 | Independence Day (in lieu) | Federal Holiday | |
| Friday | Jul 03 | Independence Day Holiday (in lieu) | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Jul 04 | Independence Day | Federal Holiday | |
| Monday | Sep 07 | Labor Day | Federal Holiday | 1st Monday in September |
| Tuesday | Nov 03 | Election Day | Government Holiday | several states |
| Thursday | Nov 05 | Return Day | Government Holiday | Delaware. Thursday after election day |
| Wednesday | Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Federal Holiday | |
| Thursday | Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | Federal Holiday | 4th Thursday in November |
| Friday | Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving | Regional Holiday | Day after 4th Thursday in November |
| Thursday | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Federal Holiday | |
| Friday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Federal Holiday |
Notes
- The State of Delaware grants two floating holidays to eligible employees per calendar year.
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2020 Holidays
In accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, §501, Delaware Code, as amended, the following are legal holidays in the State of Delaware for Calendar Year 2020.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Years Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20 |
| Good Friday | April 10 |
| Memorial Day | May 25 |
| Independence Day | July 3 * |
| Labor Day | September 7 |
| Election Day | November 3 |
| Return Day (after 12:00 noon Sussex County) | November 5 |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | November 27 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
* The observed date may be different for employees in 24/7 operations/facilities.
The State of Delaware grants two floating holidays to eligible employees per calendar year.
Please refer to Floating Holiday Policy.