University Official Holidays and Closings

The State authorizes 12 holidays each year, three of which must fall at Christmas. The campuses of the University of North Carolina system observe the same total number of holidays as those provided to other State agencies. However, each campus sets its own specific holiday/closing schedule based on institutional needs.

Holiday

2023

2024

2025

New Year’s Day Observed Monday, January 2 Monday, January 1 Wednesday, January 1
MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 16 Monday, January 15 Monday, January 20
Memorial Day Monday, May 29 Monday, May 27 Monday, May 26
Independence Day Tuesday, July 4 Thursday, July 4 Friday, July 4
Labor Day Monday, September 4 Monday, September 2 Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Thursday, November 28 Thursday, November 27
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 24 Friday, November 29 Friday, November 28
Winter Break Friday, December 22 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 24
Winter Break Monday, December 25 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 25
Winter Break Tuesday, December 26 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 26
Winter Break Wednesday, December 27 Friday, December 27 Monday, December 29
Winter Break Thursday, December 28 Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 30
Winter Break Friday, December 29 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, December 31
University Reopen Date After Winter Break Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Thursday, January 2, 2025 Friday, January 2, 2026

 

University Paid Holiday University closed: Employee to use annual leave, bonus leave, special bonus leave or comp time. If leave is not available for use, pay will be reduced for overdrawn leave. University Open

 

The State of North Carolina authorizes 12 holidays each year, three of which must fall at Christmas. The campuses of the UNC system observe the same number of holidays as those provided to other state agencies. However, each campus sets its own specific holiday schedule based on institutional needs.

In keeping with Executive Order 262 and at the approval of President Hans, employees may take a paid day off to observe a day of religious, cultural or personal significance. The day may be taken anytime during a given calendar year. FAQs regarding Personal Observance Leave.

Some employees must work on holidays to meet operational needs. See https://wolftime.hr.ncsu.edu/

Employees may ask to take leave for major religious observances. Supervisors must arrange work schedules so that employees can take leave if it does not create an emergency situation in the department.

In accordance with G.S. 126-4(5), NC State University will observe a holiday in recognition of Veteran’s Day on the following alternate dates: 12/27/2023, 12/27/2024, and 12/29/2025.

Questions concerning the University Holiday Calendar should be directed to the Office of the AVC for Human Resources at 919-515-3443.