UMB provides a total of 16 annual holidays (17 in general or congressional election years) which will include four "floaters". Holidays must be scheduled and used in the calendar year in which they occur and may not be carried over into the following calendar year. Employees should refer to the relevant holiday policies below for guidance on holiday leave and usage.
Holiday Schedule
Subject to applicable policy requirements, a holiday may be used at any time after it is earned. While the schedule below is the standard for observing holidays and winter breaks, schools and departments that have programs or functions that require employees to be present during these times may institute alternative schedules.
| Holiday | Date | Date Observed |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | January 1, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King's Birthday | January 20, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| Lincoln's Birthday (Former) | February 12, 2025 | FLOATER |
| President's Day | February 17, 2025 | December 26, 2025 |
| Maryland Day (Former) | March 25, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| Good Friday (Former) | April 18, 2025 | FLOATER |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2025 | June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day) | October 13, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | November 27, 2025 |
| American Indian Heritage Day | November 28, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | December 25, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day (2026) | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
Download the 2025 Holiday Schedule
Download the 2026 Holiday Schedule
Related Policies
- USM Policy of Holiday Leave for Regular Exempt Employees
- UMB Policy on Holiday Leave
- III-5.00 - Policy on Academic Calendar
Bargaining Unit Employees