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

2022

2023

2024

New Year’s Day Observed Friday, December 31, 2021 Observed Monday, January 2 Monday, January 1
MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 17 Monday, January 16 Monday, January 15
Memorial Day Monday, May 30 Monday, May 29 Monday, May 27
Independence Day Monday, July 4 Tuesday, July 4 Thursday, July 4
Labor Day Monday, September 5 Monday, September 4 Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24 Thursday, November 23 Thursday, November 28
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 Friday, November 24 Friday, November 29
Winter Break Friday, December 23 Friday, December 22 Tuesday, December 24
Winter Break Monday, December 26 Monday, December 25 Wednesday, December 25
Winter Break Tuesday, December 27 Tuesday, December 26 Thursday, December 26
Winter Break Wednesday, December 28 Wednesday, December 27 Friday, December 27
Winter Break Thursday, December 29 Thursday, December 28 Monday, December 30
Winter Break Friday, December 30 Friday, December 29 Tuesday, December 31
University Reopen Date After Winter Break Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Thursday, January 2, 2025

 

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: 12/27/2022, 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.