What are the holidays observed at the University?
The University observes the following holidays:
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Third Monday in January |
| President's Day | Third Monday in February |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| State General Election Day | First Tuesday in November on even numbered years |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Friday following Thanksgiving Day | Exchanged for Columbus Day holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
See Also: Holiday Pay Scenarios
The Board of Regents may exchange certain work days for the same number of legal holidays.
Holidays occurring on a Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday, and those occurring on Sunday are observed on the following Monday.
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