Holiday Schedule

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Holiday Observed Date(s) Observed Day(s) Observed
Independence Day July 4, 2025 Friday
Labor Day September 1, 2025 Monday
Thanksgiving  November 26-28, 2025 Wednesday - Friday             
Winter Break

December 19, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Friday - Friday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day               January 19, 2026 Monday
President's Day February 16, 2026 Monday
Spring Break  March 9-13, 2026 Monday - Friday
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 Monday
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 Friday

*Note dates are subject to change.

ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY: 


Full-time employees are those working at least 37.5 hours per week (40 hours for units such as Physical Plant, Public Safety, and Information Services) for at least nine months per year. These employees are eligible for all KSU-provided benefits.

Holiday Work and Compensation:

Employees may be required to work on holidays at the discretion of the University.
If required to work, employees will receive paid time off on another scheduled workday within three weeks of the holiday. Advance notification to the supervisor is required before using this leave.

Additional Provisions:

  • Employees on unpaid leave immediately before or after a holiday will not receive holiday pay.
  • Employees on authorized vacation leave during a holiday will not have the holiday charged as vacation leave.

For more details, refer to the holiday policy here: Holiday Policy.