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University Holiday Schedule

We are pleased to inform you of the following paid holidays which the University has approved for all regular employees. Part-time regular staff will receive pro-rated holiday pay.

2025 Calendar Year

NEW YEAR'S DAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY  MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025
INDEPENDENCE DAY FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025
LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THURSDAY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27-28, 2025
CHRISTMAS PERIOD WEDNESDAY - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24-31, 2025
NEW YEAR'S DAY THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026

2026 Calendar Year

NEW YEAR'S DAY THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY  MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
INDEPENDENCE DAY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 (OBSERVED)
LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THURSDAY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26-27, 2026
CHRISTMAS PERIOD THURSDAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24-31, 2026
NEW YEAR'S DAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2027

Floating Holidays

In addition, two floating holidays during each calendar year are available to regular staff employees after the initial six months of employment. Supervisory approval must be obtained at least two weeks in advance. It will be the duty of each supervisor to ensure the employee completes the appropriate time record.