Faculty and Staff Holiday Schedule

During the 2026 calendar year, Alfred University will observe the following 13 holidays:

Alfred University holiday schedule for 2026
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