Official staff holiday schedule

July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

The University of Kentucky observes the following holidays, except where continuous service is essential, in accordance with UK Human Resources Policies and Procedures #83.0 – Holiday Leave. In order to qualify for university holiday leave, including Christmas and New Year’s Day, an employee must be in a paid status the scheduled days before and the day after the holiday. Please refer to HRP&P #83.0 for detailed information regarding holiday leave.

* Holidays that fall on a Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday. Holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday.

** Employees of UK HealthCare who do not normally receive the Friday after Thanksgiving as a holiday are provided a “floating” holiday in place of this calendar day.

*** Staff must be employed in a regular position on or before October 19, 2026, to receive these days. New hires' start date must reflect their first day of employment. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.5 or greater shall be granted (5) Special Holidays (Bonus Days) off with pay on a pro-rata basis. Employees who leave employment at UK prior to January 1, 2027, are not eligible for Special Holidays.

Memorial Day and Juneteenth holidays must be taken no later than June 30, 2027.

Questions concerning holiday leave should be addressed to Human Resources, Employee Relations Office, at (859) 257-8758.