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University Human Resources

Calendars and Closings

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.

Holiday2023 Dates
New Year’s DayObserved Monday, January 2
MLK Jr. DayMonday, Jan. 16
Memorial DayMonday, May 29
Independence DayTuesday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, Sept. 4
ThanksgivingThursday, Nov. 23
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, Nov. 24
Winter BreakFriday, Dec. 22*
Winter BreakMonday, Dec. 25
Winter BreakTuesday, Dec. 26
Winter BreakWednesday, Dec. 27
Winter BreakThursday, Dec. 28
Winter BreakFriday, Dec. 29
*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.
Holiday2024 Dates
New Year’s DayMonday, Jan. 1
MLK Jr. DayMonday, Jan. 15
Memorial DayMonday, May 27
Independence DayThursday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, Sept. 2
ThanksgivingThursday, Nov. 28
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, Nov. 29
Winter BreakTuesday, Dec. 24
Winter BreakWednesday, Dec. 25
Winter BreakThursday, Dec. 26
Winter BreakFriday, Dec. 27
Winter BreakMonday, Dec. 30*
Winter BreakTuesday, Dec. 31
*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.
Holiday2025 Dates
New Year’s DayWednesday, Jan. 1
MLK Jr. DayMonday, Jan. 20
Memorial DayMonday, May 26
Independence DayFriday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, Sept. 1
ThanksgivingThursday, Nov. 27
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, Nov. 28
Winter BreakWednesday, Dec. 24
Winter BreakThursday, Dec. 25
Winter BreakFriday, Dec 26
Winter BreakMonday, Dec. 29
Winter BreakTuesday, Dec. 30*
Winter BreakWednesday, Dec. 31
*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.

Three-Year At a Glance Calendar

Holiday202320242025
New Year’s DayObserved Monday, Jan. 2Monday, Jan. 1Wednesday, Jan. 1
MLK Jr. DayMonday, Jan. 16Monday, Jan. 15Monday, Jan. 20
Memorial DayMonday, May 29Monday, May 27Monday, May 26
Independence DayTuesday, July 4Thursday, July 4Friday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, Sept. 4Monday, Sept. 2Monday, Sept. 1
ThanksgivingThursday, Nov. 23Thursday, Nov. 28Thursday, Nov. 27
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, Nov. 24Friday, Nov. 29Friday, Nov. 28
Winter BreakFriday, Dec. 22*Tuesday, Dec. 24Wednesday, Dec. 24
Winter BreakMonday, Dec. 25Wednesday, Dec. 25Thursday, Dec. 25
Winter BreakTuesday, Dec. 26Thursday, Dec. 26Friday, Dec. 26
Winter BreakWednesday, Dec. 27Friday, Dec. 27Monday, Dec. 29
Winter BreakThursday, Dec. 28Monday, Dec. 30*Tuesday, Dec. 30*
Winter BreakFriday, Dec. 29Tuesday, Dec. 31Wednesday, Dec. 31
*University closed: Employee to use annual leave, personal leave, bonus leave, special bonus leave or comp time. If leave is not available for use, pay will be reduced for overdrawn leave.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Personal Observance Leave

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 fiscal year.

Additional Campus Calendars

Academic Calendar
Chanuka

Religious Holiday Calendar