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.
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 Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Date Observed |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King's Birthday | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Lincoln's Birthday (Former) | February 12, 2026 | FLOATER |
| President's Day | February 16, 2026 | December 28, 2026 |
| Maryland Day (Former) | March 25, 2026 | FLOATER |
| Good Friday (Former) | April 3, 2026 | FLOATER |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026; |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day) | October 12, 2026 | December 29, 2026 |
| Election Day (Gubernatorial) | November 3, 2026 | December 30, 2026 |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 2026 | December 31, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | November 26, 2026 |
| American Indian Heritage Day | November 27, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | December 25, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day (2027) | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 |