Holidays
The California State University (CSU) provides eligible employees with 15 paid holidays each year:
- 14 scheduled holidays observed on designated dates
- 1 Personal Holiday that may be used at any time during the calendar year
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday in January |
| Farmworkers Day | March 31 |
| Memorial Day | Fourth Monday in May |
| Juneteenth | June 19 (in 2026, observed on June 18) |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday after Thanksgiving | Friday after Thanksgiving |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
More Information on Holidays
The observance of the following holidays is deferred until the end of the year to allow the Chancellor's Office to close during the last week of December:
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Lincoln's Birthday
- Presidents' Day
The Chancellor's Office is also closed on December 31. Eligible employees may use Vacation, CTO, or their Personal Holiday to receive pay for December 31.
In addition to the scheduled holidays, each eligible employee receives one Personal Holiday per calendar year.
- The Personal Holiday is available beginning January 1.
- It must be used by December 31.
- Eligible employees may use their Personal Holiday at any time during the year, subject to applicable scheduling requirements.
Eligible employees are entitled to paid holidays on the day they are observed by their campus location, unless they:
- Are in non-pay status on the holiday; or
- Are required to work to perform necessary services.
Holiday provisions may vary based on an employee's applicable collective bargaining agreement or employment status.
For questions about holiday eligibility, scheduling, or how a holiday should be recorded on your timesheet, please contact our payroll office - payroll@csun.edu.