Maryland Governor Declares Dec. 24 A State Holiday

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Gov. Larry Hogan declared Tuesday, Dec. 24, a state holiday for 2019, meaning Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed. The announcement means that state employees will have the day off to begin their Christmas celebrations earlier.

“I am declaring Christmas Eve a state holiday this year to give our dedicated employees more time to spend with their families and loved ones,” Hogan said in a statement. “We hope that our hardworking state workers, and all Marylanders, have a merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.”

Under this declaration, December 24, 2019 will be treated like any other state-employee holiday.

Under Hogan's declaration, Tuesday will be treated like any other state employee holiday.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25, is also a federal holiday.

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