For 2027, the University will observe fifteen (15) holidays. Twelve (12) of these occur on the following dates:
| New Year’s Day | Friday | January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday | January 18, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Friday | June 18, 2027 |
| Independence Day (observed) | Monday | July 5, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 6, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday | November 25, 2027 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday | November 26, 2027 |
| Christmas Eve (observed) | Thursday | December 23, 2027 |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Friday | December 24, 2027 |
| New Year’s Eve (observed) | Thursday | December 30, 2027 |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | Friday | December 31, 2027 |
Three (3) additional floating holidays are granted under the University’s holiday policy for 2027. Employees may request these holidays with supervisor approval.
At this time, the University plans to continue its practice of closing most offices and general operations during the Christmas – New Year’s holiday period (Thursday, December 23, 2027, through Friday, December 31, 2027). Employees not required to work during this time shall use vacation, personal days, and/or floating holidays on December 27, December 28, and December 29. Offices will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2028.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at extension 2100 with any questions.