Holiday Schedules 2026-2027

Fall & Spring Break Closure Days:

Important notes:

Employees may use annual leave to celebrate religious holidays on days Western Michigan University operates under normal business hours.
Employees who are required to work on designated holidays are eligible for holiday pay, as outlined in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual.

NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES–HOLIDAY RECESS

Holiday recess period: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. (Note: the holiday recess period is inclusive of the following non-bargaining recognized days off for the holidays: Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, and New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.)
WMU will resume normal business hours on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.
Offices that may remain open during holiday recess:
- Development Office
- Lawson Ice Arena
- Read Fieldhouse
- West Hills Athletic Club
- Ongoing research and creative activities as necessary
Offices that will remain open 24 hours per day, seven days a week during holiday recess:
- Public Safety
- Power Plant

Important notes:

Some employees, not assigned to the offices listed above, may be required to work because of designated tasks. These employees will be notified by their supervisors as soon as possible.
Employees who are required to work on holiday recess days will be provided with alternative time off at a later date, as arranged by their supervisor.

Important notes:

Fiscal-year faculty may use annual leave to celebrate religious holidays on days the University operates under normal business hours.
Holiday designation is under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Independence Day, Friday, July 3, 2026
Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Two days following Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
Two days preceding New Year's Day, Wednesday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan.18, 2027
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027

Important notes:

Employees may use annual leave to celebrate religious holidays on days the University operates under normal business hours.
Employees who are required to work on designated holidays are eligible for holiday pay, as outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Holiday designation is under the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Important notes:

The University, at its sole discretion, shall determine the number of officers who shall work on a holiday.
Employees who are required to work on designated holidays are eligible for holiday pay, as outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Holiday designation is under the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement.