Faculty and Staff Holiday Schedule
During the 2026 calendar year, Alfred University will observe the following 13 holidays:
| Holiday | Office Closed | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
2025 Winter Break |
Thursday - Friday |
1/1/2026 - 1/2/2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | 5/25/2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday | 6/19/2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday | 7/3/2026 (Observed) |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Thursday - Friday | 11/26/2026 - 11/27/2026 |
|
2026 Winter Break |
Wednesday - Friday | 12/23/2026 - 12/25/2026 |
| Monday - Friday | 12/28/2026 - 1/1/2027 |
The following four holidays are included as part of the Winter Break:
- President's Day
- Martin Luther King's Birthday
- Veterans Day
- Columbus Day
It is University policy to allow paid time off for up to half a day for personnel to observe one major religious holiday each calendar year.
Personal Day and Floating Holiday: These days may be taken any time during the calendar year (anniversary year for Statutory employees); all such days are subject to supervisor approval.
Note
- Fall Semester 2026: Classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026 and semester ends Friday, December 11, 2026
- Spring Semester 2027: Classes begin Tuesday, January 19, 2027 and semester ends Monday, May 10, 2027