The following days are designated as University holidays for employees who are scheduled to work. University holidays are designated on a calendar year basis, not to exceed 15 days per year, per IHL Board Policy.
Calendar Year 2025
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Wednesday | 1 | January 1, 2025 |
| M.L. King, Jr. Day | Monday | 1 | January 20, 2025 |
| Good Friday/Spring Holiday | Friday | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | 1 | May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday | 1 | July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday | 1 | September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | 1 | November 27, 2025 |
| Following Day | Friday | 1 | November 28, 2025 |
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Beginning Tuesday | 7 | December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026 |
| Last Day Worked | Monday, December 22, 2025 | ||
| Return to Work | Friday, January 2, 2026 | ||
| Total Calendar 2025 Holidays | 15 |
Calendar Year 2026
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Thursday | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| M.L. King, Jr. Day | Monday | 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| Good Friday/Spring Holiday | Friday | 1 | April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday | 1 | September 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | 1 | November 26, 2026 |
| Following Day | Friday | 1 | November 27, 2026 |
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Beginning Wednesday | 7 | December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027 |
| Last Day Worked | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | ||
| Return to Work | Monday, January 4, 2027 | ||
| Total Calendar 2026 Holidays | 15 |