Observed Holiday Calendar
The 2026 University's Observed Holiday Calendar, which follows the state of New Jersey calendar.
| Date | Observed Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | President’s Day |
| Friday, April 03, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth (Observed) |
| Friday July 3, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
Please be advised the University will be closed on January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of President’s Day. All personnel will be off with the exception of Security and Power Plant staff.
Classes will be in session on Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans Day. Classified staff with the exception of Health and Wellness Services (including the Health and Counseling Centers), Mail Room, Public Safety, Power Plant, and essential Facilities personnel have the option of working on these days.
The University offices will be closed from Friday, December 25, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Only essential employees will are REQUIRED to work during this period. The four days (Saturday, December 26 through Thursday, December 31) may be charged to vacation leave, administrative leave, or compensatory time. An employee may also elect not to be paid. AFT and CWA employees may also utilize PLB days. University offices will reopen on Monday January 4, 2027.