Penn State HR announces 2026 holiday schedule

University holidays for 2026, as outlined in Policy HR34, have been updated on the Penn State Human Resources website and are as follows: 

• New Year’s Day: Thursday, Jan. 1
  • For 2026, winter break was extended to include Friday, Jan. 2, and that day is considered a “Campus Closedown” day.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 19
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
• Juneteenth: Friday, June 19
• Independence Day: Observed on Friday, July 3
• Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7
• Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 26
  • The Friday after Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) is classified as a “Campus Closedown”
• Winter break: Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29,30, 31, and Jan. 1, 2027. 

For more information regarding University holidays: 

• Staff: Refer to University Policy HR34 Employment Conditions for Staff Employees.
• Union-represented employees: Refer to the holiday provisions in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
• Part-time employees with grandfathered HR05 eligibility: Refer to Grandfathered HR05 Eligibility. 

Questions regarding the University holiday schedule should be directed to HR Services via an inquiry in WorkLion or by calling 814-865-1473.