University Official Holidays/Closings
| Holidays/Closings | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri Jan 1 | (Sat Jan 1) | (Sun Jan 1) | Tues Jan 1 | Wed Jan 1 | Thurs Jan 1 |
| Day After New Year's | (Sat Jan 2) | (Sun Jan 2) | Mon Jan 2: Open | Wed Jan 2: Open | Thurs Jan 2: Open | Fri Jan 2* |
| MLK Jr. Day | Mon Jan 18 | Mon Jan 17 | Mon Jan 16 | Mon Jan 21 | Mon Jan 20 | Mon Jan 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon May 31 | Mon May 30 | Mon May 28 | Mon May 27 | Mon May 26 | Mon May 25 |
| Independence Day | Mon July 5 | Mon July 4 | Wed July 4 | Thurs July 4 | Fri July 4 | Fri July 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon Sept 6 | Mon Sept 5 | Mon Sept 3 | Mon Sept 2 | Mon Sept 1 | Mon Sept 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thurs Nov 25 | Thurs Nov 24 | Thurs Nov 22 | Thurs Nov 28 | Thurs Nov 27 | Thurs Nov 26 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Fri Nov 26 | Fri Nov 25 | Fri Nov 23 | Fri Nov 29 | Fri Nov 28 | Fri Nov 27 |
| Mon Dec 23: Open | ||||||
| Winter Break | Fri Dec 24 | (Sat Dec 24) | Mon Dec 24 | Tues Dec 24 | Wed Dec 24 | Thurs Dec 24 |
| Winter Break | (Sat Dec 25) | (Sun Dec 25) | Tues Dec 25 | Wed Dec 25 | Thurs Dec 25 | Fri Dec 25 |
| Winter Break | (Sun Dec 26) | Mon Dec 26 | Wed Dec 26 | Thurs Dec 26 | Fri Dec 26 | (Sat Dec 26) |
| Winter Break | Mon Dec 27 | Tues Dec 27 | Thurs Dec 27 | Fri Dec 27 | (Sat Dec 27) | (Sun Dec 27) |
| Winter Break | Tues Dec 28 | Wed Dec 28 | Fri Dec 28 | (Sat Dec 28) | (Sun Dec 28) | Mon Dec 28 |
| Winter Break | Wed Dec 29 | Thurs Dec 29 | (Sat Dec 29) | (Sun Dec 29) | Mon Dec 29* | Tues Dec 29 |
| Winter Break | Thurs Dec 30* | Fri Dec 30 | (Sun Dec 30) | Mon Dec 30* | Tues Dec 30 | Wed Dec 30* |
| Winter Break | Fri Dec 31* | (Sat Dec 31) | Mon Dec 31 | Tues Dec 31 | Wed Dec 31 | Thurs Dec 31* |
| University Holiday | Univ Closed Employees Use Leave* | University Open | (Weekend) |
Holiday Schedule Print Version
* University closed; employees use annual leave, bonus leave, or comp time. If leave is not available for use, pay will be reduced for overdrawn leave.
Some employees must work on holidays/closings to meet operational needs. To confirm that additional compensation is applicable, review information on the additional compensation process.
Employees may ask to take leave for major religious observances. Supervisors must arrange work schedules so the employees can take leave if the day is a major religious observance for them and the leave does not create an emergency situation in the department
The State authorizes 11 holidays in years where Christmas falls on a Fri, Sat, Sun, or Mon, and 12 holidays in years when Christmas falls on a Tues, Wed, or Thurs. The campuses of the University of North Carolina system observe the same total number of holidays as those provided to other State agencies. However, each campus sets its own specific holiday/closing schedule based on institutional needs.
In accordance with G.S.126-4(5), NC State University will observe a holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day on the following alternate dates: 12/29/10, 12/30/11, 12/28/12, 12/27/13, 12/26/14, and 12/28/15.
Questions concerning holidays/closings should be directed to Employment Services at 919-515-2135.
University Holiday/Closing FAQ (pdf)
Religious Holidays Calendar