Defenders Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to commemorate the 1814 defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The holiday is not a statewide public holiday.
Baltimore City and Baltimore County close for the observance. State offices remain open.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Is Defenders Day 2025 a statewide public holiday in Maryland?
- A: No. Defenders Day is observed only in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, not statewide. State offices remain open.
- Q: When is Defenders Day 2025 observed?
- A: Defenders Day 2025 is observed on Friday, September 12, 2025, to commemorate Baltimore’s 1814 defense during the War of 1812.
- Q: Are Baltimore City and County offices closed for Defenders Day?
- A: Yes. Both Baltimore City and Baltimore County close for the observance, while Maryland state offices stay open.