Auburn University observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after, and Christmas Day.

Holiday schedules are listed below. Please review the Policy on Holiday Pay for additional information.

Auburn University Official Holiday Schedule for 2026
Holiday Weekday(s) Observed Date(s) Observed
New Year's Day Thursday January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday January 19, 2026
Memorial Day Monday May 25, 2026
Juneteenth Day Friday June 19, 2026
Independence Day Friday July 3, 2026
Labor Day Monday September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Wednesday–Friday November 25–27, 2026
Christmas* Friday December 25, 2026

*Note: In addition to the dates above, campus will close on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. and reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027, at 7:45 a.m.

  • Friday, December 18, 2026: Offices remain open until 4:45 p.m.
  • Monday, January 4, 2027: Offices reopen at 7:45 a.m.
Auburn University Official Holiday Schedule for 2027
Holiday Weekday(s) Observed Date(s) Observed
New Year's Day Friday January 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday January 18, 2027
Memorial Day Monday May 31, 2027
Juneteenth Day Friday (Observed Holiday) June 18, 2027
Independence Day Monday (Observed Holiday) July 5, 2027
Labor Day Monday September 6, 2027
Thanksgiving Wednesday–Friday November 24–26, 2027
Christmas* Friday December 24, 2027

*Note: In addition to the dates above, campus will close on Friday, December 17, 2027, at 4:45 p.m. and reopen on Monday, January 3, 2028, at 7:45 a.m.

  • Friday, December 17, 2027: Offices remain open until 4:45 p.m.
  • Monday, January 3, 2028: Offices reopen at 7:45 a.m.

Additional Details

  • Temporary employees are not eligible for holiday pay.

  • Holiday hours are treated as hours worked under current University policy. Overtime payment during holiday periods should be processed in the same manner that overtime payment would be handled at any other time of the year.

  • Contact University Human Resources at 844-4145 or univhr@auburn.edu if you have questions about holiday compensation.