University Holidays

For planning purposes, the University offices will be closed and staff will observe the following holidays for 2025-2026.

  • July 4, Independence Day
  • September 1, Labor Day
  • November 26, University Closes at Noon, Thanksgiving Holiday
  • November 27-28, Thanksgiving Holiday
  • December 24-25, Christmas Holiday
  • December 31, January 1 & 2, New Year's Holiday
  • January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • April 3, Designated Holiday
  • May 25, Memorial Day
  • June 19, Juneteenth

In addition, the University will be closed from December 26, 29, and 30, 2025, for energy conservation and will be paid time off days. Office hours for March 9-13, 2026, and May 11 through August 14, 2026, will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Location
Office
Academic Hall 144
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 3300
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701