§ 1–111
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 1-111 (2026)
Title 1. Rules of Interpretation
Subtitle 1. Definitions
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(a)
In this Code and any regulation or directive adopted under it, “legal holiday” means:
(1)
January 1, for New Year’s Day;
(2)
(i)
January 15, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday; or
(ii)
if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the day designated by the United States Congress;
(3)
February 12, for Lincoln’s birthday;
(4)
the third Monday in February, for Washington’s birthday;
(5)
March 25, for Maryland Day;
(6)
Good Friday;
(7)
(i)
May 30, for Memorial Day; or
(ii)
if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Memorial Day, the day designated by the United States Congress;
(8)
June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day;
(9)
July 4, for Independence Day;
(10)
the first Monday in September, for Labor Day;
(11)
September 12, for Defenders’ Day;
(12)
(i)
October 12, for Columbus Day; or
(ii)
if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress;
(13)
November 11, for Veterans’ Day;
(14)
the fourth Thursday in November, for Thanksgiving Day;
(15)
the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, for American Indian Heritage Day;
(16)
December 25, for Christmas Day;
(17)
each statewide general election day in the State; and
(18)
each other day that the President of the United States or the Governor designates for general cessation of business.
(b)
Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Code, a legal holiday shall be observed on:
(1)
the date specified in subsection (a) of this section; or
(2)
if that date falls on a Sunday, on the next Monday after that date.