Gov. Hogan Declares July 5 A Holiday For State Employees

Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced that Friday, July 5 will be a holiday for state employees.

“We have some tremendous family-friendly events taking place all around the state, not only on the Fourth of July, but throughout the entire weekend,” Hogan said in a statement. “I hope the long holiday will encourage Marylanders to spend more time together and celebrate our nation’s independence with all we have to offer here in our great state.”

Given the short notice, state universities will be able to stay open July 5 and move the additional holiday to a later date so as not to disrupt class and exam schedules.