Observed Holiday Calendar

The 2024 University's Observed Holiday Calendar, which follows the state of New Jersey calendar.

DateObserved Holiday
Monday, January 1, 2024New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15, 2024Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 19, 2024President’s Day
Friday, March 29, 2024Good Friday
Monday, May 27, 2024Memorial Day
Friday, June 21, 2024Juneteenth (Observed)
Thursday, July 4, 2024Independence Day
Monday, September 2, 2024Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2024Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 5, 2024Election Day
Monday, November 11, 2024Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28, 2024Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025New Year’s Day

Please be advised the University will be closed on January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of President’s Day. All personnel will be off with the exception of Security and Power Plant staff.

Classes will be in session on Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans Day. Classified staff with the exception of Health and Wellness Services (including the Health and Counseling Centers), Mail Room, Public Safety, Power Plant, and essential Facilities personnel have the option of working on these days.

The University offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 25, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Only essential employees will are REQUIRED to work during this period. The four days (Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31) may be charged to vacation leave, administrative leave, or compensatory time. An employee may also elect not to be paid. AFT and CWA employees may also utilize PLB days. University offices will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025.