Observed Holidays & Schedule
Butler University currently observes the following holidays:
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (first Monday of September)
- Thanksgiving break (Wednesday through Friday)
- Winter Break (Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day)
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday of January)
- Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
| Holiday | 2025–2026 | 2026–2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Juneteenth | June 19 (Thursday) | June 19 (Friday) |
| Independence Day | July 4 (Friday) | July 3 (Friday) |
| Labor Day | September 1 (Monday) | September 7 (Monday) |
| Thanksgiving | November 26–28 | November 25–27 |
| Winter Break | December 22–January 2 | December 24–January 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 (Monday) | January 18 (Monday) |
| Memorial Day | May 25 (Monday) | May 31 (Monday) |
Download the schedule as a PDF.
Holiday Observation Process
Outside of Winter Break
- If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday.
- If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.
- If a holiday falls during the workweek, it is observed on that day.
During Winter Break
If New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, winter break extends through the Monday following the holiday.
Guidelines may be adjusted depending on department/division need (e.g., events, on-call schedules, emergencies, etc.). Please address questions to your department’s leadership team.