University HolidaysWestern University observes the following days as paid holidays:
New Year's Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Columbus Day
President's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Independence Day
Christmas Day
The current policy is for the University to be closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This policy is always subjected to change depending on the needs of the University. Holiday schedule may also vary in certain Colleges/Departments that remain open during the holidays.