Holiday Schedule 2026-2027

(Clinical Operations Only)

The Texas Legislature sets the number of paid holidays each year and allows universities the flexibility to set a holiday schedule compatible with business needs and the academic calendar. The FY27 holiday schedule is:

 

Holiday	Date	Status
Labor Day	Monday, Sept. 7, 2026	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026	Closed
Christmas Day	Friday, Dec. 25, 2026	Closed
New Year’s Day	Friday, Jan. 1, 2027	Closed
Memorial Day	Monday, May 31, 2027	Closed
Day after Independence Day	Monday, July 5, 2027	Closed

 

Floating Holidays

Seven (7) floating holidays (56 hours) will be awarded for FY 2026-2027. These floating holidays may be used any time during the fiscal year, with department leader approval. Floating holidays that are not used on or before the end of the current fiscal year (August 31, 2027) will be forfeited. Floating holiday hours will not be paid when an employee leaves employment.

 

Religious Holidays:

It is the policy of UT Tyler to provide reasonable accommodation to employees who wish to observe a religious holiday that occurs on a day the University is scheduled to be open. Employees who wish to observe a religious holiday or holy day should refer to the policy.

*This holiday schedule does not apply to departments considered integrated services. Please see the general UT Tyler Holiday schedule.

**This holiday schedule does not apply to residents and fellows. Please see the resident leave policy, HOP 6.30.1.