University Holidays

University Holidays

For planning purposes, the University offices will be closed and staff will observe the following holidays for 2026-2027.

• July 3, Independence Day
• September 7, Labor Day
• November 25, University Closes at Noon, Thanksgiving Holiday
• November 26-27, Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 24-25, Christmas Holiday
• December 31 - January 1, New Year's Holiday
• January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• March 26, Designated Holiday
• May 31, Memorial Day
• June 18, Juneteenth

In addition, the University will be closed from December 28, 29, & 30, 2026, for energy conservation and will be paid time off days. Office hours for March 15-19, 2027, and May 17 through August 13, 2027, will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible staff may choose to either work the 4 to 5 p.m. hour during spring break and summer term or use their PTO to cover the time on days during spring break and summer term that they leave work at 4 p.m.

University calendar highlights:

2026

• August 24, Fall 2026 Classes Begin

• September 7, Labor Day (Closed)

• September 25-26, Family Weekend 

• October 8-9, Fall Break 

• October 17, Homecoming

• November 25-27, Thanksgiving Break

• December 14-18, Fall Final Exams

• December 19, Fall Commencement

• December 21, Winter Intersession Classes Begin

2027

• January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Closed)

• January 19, Spring 2027 Classes Begin

• March 15-19, Spring Break

• March 26, Designated Holiday (Closed)

• May 10-14, Spring Final Exams

• May 15, Spring Commencement

• May 17 , Summer 2027 Classes Begin

• August 23, Fall 2027 Classes Begin