Holiday Schedule
UNC Charlotte offers eligible employees 12 paid holidays each calendar year.
2026 Employee Holiday Calendar
| HOLIDAY (University is CLOSED) | DAY | DATE | ALLOWANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday | January 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday | January 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Independence Day | Friday | July 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Monday | September 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday – Friday | November 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter Holiday (Consists of moving paid days for: Good Friday (1 day), Memorial Day (1 day), Veterans’ Day (1 day) and adding 3 paid days for Christmas.) | Thursday – Friday Monday-Thursday | December 24-25, 2026 December 28-31, 2026 | 6 |
| Total Holidays | 12 |
Personal Observance Leave also available for eligible employees:
In accordance with Executive Order 262: Employee Leave to Recognize a Day of Cultural, Religious, or Personal Significance, the University offers eight hours of Personal Observance Leave for eligible employees. This paid time off is designed for permanent leave-earning employees to use on a day of significance, including days of cultural, religious or personal observation.