The following days are designated as University holidays, not to exceed 15 days per year, per IHL Board Policy. MSU designates holidays on a calendar year basis.
Calendar Year 2021
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Friday | 1 | January 1, 2021 |
| M.L. King, Jr. Day | Monday | 1 | January 18, 2021 |
| Good Friday/Spring Holiday | Friday | 1 | April 2, 2021 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | 1 | May 31, 2021 |
| Independence Day | Monday | 1 | July 5, 2021 |
| Labor Day | Monday | 1 | September 6, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | 1 | November 25, 2021 |
| Following Day | Friday | 1 | November 26, 2021 |
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Beginning Thursday | 7 | December 23, 2021, through December 31, 2021 |
| Last Day Worked | Wednesday, December 22, 2021 | ||
| Return to Work | Monday, January 3, 2022 | ||
| Total Calendar 2021 Holidays | 15 |
Calendar Year 2022
| M.L. King, Jr. Day | Monday | 1 | January 17, 2022 |
| Good Friday/Spring Holiday | Friday | 1 | April 15, 2022 |
| Memorial Day | Monday | 1 | May 30, 2022 |
| Independence Day | Monday | 1 | July 4, 2022 |
| Labor Day | Monday | 1 | September 5, 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | 1 | November 24, 2022 |
| Following Day | Friday | 1 | November 25, 2022 |
| Christmas-New Year/Winter Holiday | Beginning Wednesday | 8 | December 21, 2022, through December 30, 2022 |
| Last Day Worked | Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | ||
| Return to Work | Monday, January 2, 2023 | ||
| Total Calendar 2022 Holidays | 15 |