DECCD will pay for up to 11 holidays for the period beginning October 1 through September 30. If the Governor allows days in addition to the list below in observance of a holiday, providers will be notified that they are also allowed these extra days. If the identified holiday falls on a weekend, the DECCD Director will designate weekdays to observe the holiday at their discretion.
The approved DECCD paid holidays for licensed centers are as follows:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Third Monday of January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Friday before Easter | Good Friday |
| Last Monday of May | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Independence Day |
| Third Thursday and Friday | Thanksgiving & Following Day |
| December 24, 25 | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |