Special Closings of State Buildings, Liberal Leave and Emergency Information

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On Monday, January 26, 2026, State offices and facilities in all counties and Baltimore City will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to the end of day shift.

Employees who are eligible to telework should remain at home and work as scheduled unless leave is granted. Emergency essential employees should report as scheduled.​
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Note: This closing and/or liberal leave information applies to principal units and independent agencies in the Executive Branch except educational units under the jurisdiction of the University of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Maryland School for the Deaf and Baltimore City Community College. 
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​Closing and/or liberal leave information is also provided to the following radio and television stations:

    Baltimore Metro

     
    • WMAR (TV 2)
    • WBAL (TV 11)
    • WJZ (TV 13)
    • WBAL Radio (1090 AM)
    • WBFF Fox (TV 45)​

    DC Metro

     
    • NBC (TV4)
    • FOX5NEWS TV (Channel 5)
    • WUSA (TV9)
    • WJLA ABC 7 (News Channel 8)
    • WTOP Radio​Allegany County

    Allegany County

     
    • WFRB
    • WCBC
    • WQZK/WCMD/
    • WDYK
    • WKLP/WVMD
    • WTBO

    Frederick County

     
    • ​WFMD/WFRE Radio

    Garrett County

     
    • WFRB
    • WKHJ
    • WAIJ

    Washington County

     
    • WFRB
    • WARK
    • WHAG/WIKZ
    • WCHA/WDLD
    • WJEJ
    • WLTF/WICL/
    • WEPM
    • WAYZ
    • WHAG (TV 25)​​​​
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