The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM-Midnight (no new cases after 11PM).

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Delaware State Courts - Holiday Schedule


2024 Holidays

24-hour Justice of the Peace Courts are not subject to State closings or holidays.
Holiday Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15 Monday
Good Friday March 29 Friday
Memorial Day May 27 Monday
Juneteenth June 19 Wednesday
Independence Day July 4 Thursday
Labor Day September 2 Monday
Election Day November 5 Tuesday
Return Day (after 12:00 noon Sussex County) November 7 Thursday
Veterans Day November 11 Monday
Thanksgiving Day November 28 Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 29 Friday
Christmas Day December 25 Wednesday