Holiday Schedule

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Eligible Whittier College employees are provided with paid holidays which can be a combination of standard observed holidays, winter recess days, and/or other designated days.

In order to qualify for holiday pay, an eligible employee must work the employee's regular schedule on the day immediately before and after the holiday. Only excused absences, such as approved vacation days, will be considered exceptions. Holiday pay will only be paid for hours and days an employee is normally scheduled to work. For additional information and details on the use of Holiday Pay, please refer to the Employee Handbook and/or contact the Office of Human Resources Staff.k.

2025-2026 Paid Holidays

Holiday Date Day of Week
Independence Day 7/4/25 Friday
Labor Day 9/1/25 Monday
Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/25 Monday
Fall Break 11/24/25 Monday
Fall Break 11/25/25 Tuesday
Day Before Thanksgiving 11/26/25 Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day 11/27/25 Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving 11/28/25 Friday
Winter Recess Day 1 12/22/25 Monday
Christmas Eve 12/24/25 Wednesday
Christmas Day 12/25/25 Thursday
Winter Recess Day 2 12/23/25 Tuesday
Winter Recess Day 3 12/26/25 Friday
Winter Recess Day 4 12/29/25 Monday
Winter Recess Day 5 12/30/25 Tuesday
New Year's Day 01/01/26 Thursday
Winter Recess Day 6 12/31/25 Wednesday
Winter Recess Day 7 01/02/26 Friday
MLK Day 1/19/26 Monday
Cesar Chavez Day 3/31/26 Tuesday
Memorial Day 5/25/26 Monday
Juneteenth 6/19/26 Friday