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When is Return Day in 2022?

Return Day in 2022 is on the Thursday, 10th of Nov (11/10/2022).

Return Day is on the 314th day of 2022. There are 51 days left in the year.

Return Day Facts

  • Date: Nov 10, 2022
  • Regional
  • Also Called: After 12 noon Sussex County
  • Celebrations: Celebrations; take part in winners and losers parade, music concerts and skill contests
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Also known as After 12 noon Sussex County, this holiday is exclusive to the state of Delaware. The holiday is observed two days after the elections and marks the end of the political season and return of civility in Delaware politics.

What is Return Day?

Return Day dates back to 1791 when the Delaware legislature required all voters in Sussex county to travel to Georgetown to cast their votes and return two days later to hear the results. A few years later, voting districts were created in Sussex county, but the results would still be announced from Georgetown. Although modern forms of communication have eliminated the need for people to travel to Georgetown, the festival is even marked today by Delaware residents.

When is Return Day?

Return Day is observed on the Thursday after Election Day. The holiday usually falls around November 4th every year, and it’s a day off to the general population.

Is Return Day a public holiday?

Return Day is a state holiday in Delaware. The holiday is unique to Delaware and not observed by any other state.

What is open or closed on Return Day?

The government offices, schools, organizations, and most businesses often close in the afternoon. The majority of the streets in Georgetown also close but reopen when the Return Day parade is over. Public transport may also be affected, and heavy traffic is likely to be experienced in areas that may be holding parades.

Things to do on Return Day

Despite the technology advances today, Return Day has not yet lost its significance in Delaware. The day is marked with lots of activities across the state.

On Return Day, crowds gather in Georgetown to celebrate the day with plenty of festivities. The most popular festivity is the winners and losers parade. A group of actors take the role of winners and losers of a political election and act out the scenes as it would happen back then. The chairs start by reading out the election results at the Town Crier. Then the winners go round the town pulled by horse carriages while the losers perform the ‘bury the hatchet’ ceremony. Indeed, this is a fun parade that you don’t want to miss.

Other festivities on Return Day include music concerts and skill contests. A traditional free ox roast festival is also held. The festival includes food vendors, arts and crafts, as well as other fun activities for children.

You may also opt to remain at home on Return Day and spend the time bonding with family and friends. You can use the chance to indulge in traditional Delaware foods such as steamed crabs, fried chicken, French fries, slippery dumplings, and peaches.

Return Day Observances

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FridayFriMar 29, 2024Mar 29Good Friday
MondayMonMay 27, 2024May 27Memorial Day
ThursdayThuJul 04, 2024Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 02, 2024Sep 02Labor Day
TuesdayTueNov 05, 2024Nov 05Election Day
MondayMonNov 11, 2024Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 28, 2024Nov 28Thanksgiving Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Day After Thanksgiving
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas Day

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