2026 – 2027 Holiday Staffing / Office Hours
College offices are expected to be appropriately covered from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, unless otherwise noted. Individuals should contact their supervisor with questions regarding staffing needs for their area.
When holidays fall during periods when classes are in full session, there is an expectation that services that support or impact students directly will be at least minimally staffed. These areas include but are not limited to the Library, Student Health Center, Residential Life, Student Activities, academic support services and school offices, cleaning staff, and student support areas on the Norwich campus.
There are essential services that impact the safety of the campus that need to be at least minimally staffed at all times, even when classes are not in session. These areas include University Police, Heating Plant, and Agricultural Facilities. In addition, even when classes are not in session other staffing may be required to accommodate activities unique to specific areas.
| Date | Holiday/Other | Staffing Remarks |
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| Saturday, July 4, 2026 | July 4th | Eligible employees will earn a holiday to use at another time. |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Regular office hours resume | Regular office hours return to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Classes are in session. |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples /Columbus Day | Classes are not in session (Fall break for students Oct. 12-13). |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Fall Break | Normal business day; classes are not in session. |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Election Day | Normal business day; classes are in session. Floating holiday earned for UUP, CSEA, PEF & M/C staff. |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Veterans’ Day | Classes are in session. |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | College closed except for essential services. |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Day after Thanksgiving | Classes are not in session. The college is closed for UUP professionals in lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday. Time off is chargeable to leave accruals or leave without pay for all other employees. (November break for students Nov. 26-28) |
| Monday, December 14, 2026 to Friday, January 15, 2027 | Change in Regular Hours |
Regular office hours adjusted to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.* Time off is chargeable to leave accruals or leave without pay may be requested. |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | College closed except for essential services. |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day | College closed except for essential services. |
| Monday, January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day | Classes are not in session. |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | Regular office hours resume | Regular office hours return to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. |
| Thursday, February 12, 2027 | Lincoln’s Birthday | Floating holiday for CSEA, PEF & M/C staff. UUP employees receive the day after Thanksgiving in lieu of this day. |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 | Washington’s Birthday /Presidents’ Day | Classes are in session. |
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Monday, March 15, 2027 to Friday, March 19, 2027 |
Spring Break |
Regular office hours adjusted to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.* Normal hours resume Monday, March 22, 2026. |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Summer Hours begin |
Regular office hours adjusted to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.* Normal hours resume on Monday of the week before fall classes start. |
| Monday, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | College closed except for essential services. |
| Friday, June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth | College closed except for essential services. |
* When regular office hours are adjusted to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, employees should adjust their lunch period during the week. In situations where there is more than one person working, lunch breaks should be staggered to allow for continuous office coverage during the lunch period.