Posted 2:31 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026
Floating Legal Holiday Reminder:
Due to the 4th of July legal holiday falling on a Saturday, employees will be issued a floating legal holiday to use during the following timeframe 7/01/2026 - 6/30/2027. For instructions on how to enter a leave request, please use this job aid.
2026 Legal Holidays
| 2026 Legal Holidays | When Observed |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day, January 1 | Thursday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Third Monday in January | Monday, January 19 |
| Memorial Day, Last Monday in May | Monday, May 25 |
| Independence Day, July 4 | Saturday, July 4 (floating holiday) |
| Labor Day, First Monday in September | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving, Fourth Thursday in November | Thursday, November 26 |
| Christmas Eve, December 24 | Thursday, December 24 |
| Christmas, December 25 | Friday, December 25 |
| New Year’s Eve, December 31 | Thursday, December 31 |
While not a paid holiday, offices are permitted to close on the Friday before Independence Day, July 3, only if the entire department or unit votes unanimously to do so. Employees will need to utilize their floating holiday hours or other paid leave to remain compensated for the department closure. Directors should inform their Vice Chancellor if their office intends to close.
Employees choosing not to take paid leave time are expected to be in the office and on campus to keep the department open to visitors. All university buildings will remain open during normal business hours on July 3.
Please contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions or concerns.