UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — University holidays for 2024, as outlined in Policy HR34, have been updated on the Penn State Human Resources website and are as follows:
New Year's Day: Monday, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 28
- The Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 29, is classified as a "Campus Closedown."
Winter Break: Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025
For more information regarding University holidays:
- Staff: Refer to University Policy HR34 Employment Conditions for Staff Employees.
- Union-represented employees: Refer to the holiday provisions in the 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 HR Services via an inquiry in WorkLion or by calling 814-865-1473.