Holiday schedule and campus closure
NAU provides paid holidays and scheduled closures each year to support employee and student well-being and work-life balance. View the full holiday and closure schedules below for 2025 and 2026 to help plan your time off.
Planning a visit, starting your journey as a Lumberjack, or joining the NAU team? Here’s what you need to know about campus closures and holiday observances throughout the year.
Northern Arizona University observes official holidays and academic breaks when classes are not in session and many offices and services are closed. During these times, access to some campus buildings and resources may be limited. We encourage you to check the holiday schedule ahead of visits, tours, move-in dates, or important deadlines.
2025 holiday and closure dates
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
- Spring Break – Monday, March 10–Friday, March 14
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4
- Labor Day – Monday, September 1
- Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving break – Thursday, November 27–Friday, November 28
- Winter break – Monday, December 22, 2025–Friday, January 2, 2026
2026 holiday and closure dates
- New Year’s Day (continued Winter Break) – Thursday, January 1–Friday, January 2
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 19
- Spring Break – Monday, March 9–Friday, March 13
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth – Thursday, June–Friday, June 18
- Independence Day – Thursday, July 2
- Labor Day – Thursday, September 7
- Veteran’s Day – Wednesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving break – Thursday, November 26–Friday, November 27
- Winter break – Thursday, December 25, 2026–Thursday, January 1, 2027.
What to expect during closures
During official university holidays and breaks, many NAU services operate on adjusted schedules or pause entirely. Here’s what you can expect:
- Campus offices and departments: Closed
- Student services (advising, financial aid, admissions): Unavailable
- Dining and recreation centers: Limited or special hours
- Campus tours and events: Typically not scheduled
- Emergency services: Available 24/7 through the NAU Police Department
Exact dates for the winter closure are announced annually by the Office of the President.
Additional closure information
In rare situations, NAU may declare an emergency closure during extreme weather. These closures are communicated directly to students, employees, and campus affiliates through official university channels.
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