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The University observes the following staff holidays in accordance with these guidelines, although these are subject to change at the discretion of the University:

  • New Year’s Day: Observed on Jan. 1 as part of Winter Break.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Always observed on the third Monday of January.
  • Memorial Day: Always observed on the last Monday of May. 
  • Juneteenth: Observed on June 19. If June 19 falls on a Saturday, it will be observed the preceding Friday. If June 19 falls on a Sunday, it will be observed the following Monday. 
  • Independence Day: Observed on July 4. If July 4 falls on a Saturday, it will be observed the preceding Friday. If July 4 falls on a Sunday, it will be observed the following Monday.
  • Labor Day: Always observed on the first Monday of September. Staff holiday only; classes are typically in session.
  • Thanksgiving: Always observed on the fourth Thursday and following Friday in November.
  • Winter Break: Two full weeks of campus closure. Observed dates depend on which day Jan. 1 falls. See Holidays and Premium Pay policy for Winter Break schedules.