Faculty and Staff

2019 Penn State faculty and staff holiday schedule announced

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Penn State Human Resources reminds employees of the 2019 holiday schedule and related policy for University employees.

The 2019 holidays are:

  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
  • Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
  • Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
  • Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 28 (Remember, the Friday after Thanksgiving is a Campus Closure day)
  • December Break: Dec. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30

For more information regarding holidays:

Staff: Refer to University Policy HR34 Employment Conditions for Staff Employees.

Union-represented employees: Refer to the holiday provisions in respective Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Part-time employees with grandfathered HR05 eligibility: Refer to Grandfathered HR05 Eligibility. 

Questions regarding the University holiday schedule should be directed to Human Resources by calling 814-865-1473 or placing an inquiry via WorkLion.

Last Updated April 9, 2019