The Holiday Policy - MA policy outlines the paid annual holidays to eligible staff employees. The asterisk indicates major holidays; no asterisk indicates college holidays.
2024 Holidays
- New Years Day* - Monday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day*: Monday, January 15
- President’s Day*: Monday, February 19
- Patriots Day: Monday, April 15
- Memorial Day*: Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
- Independence Day*: Thursday, July 4
- Labor Day*: Monday, September 2
- Indigenous Peoples' Day* (Columbus Day*): Monday, October 14
- Veterans Day*: Monday, November 11
- Thanksgiving*: Thursday, November 28
- Friday after Thanksgiving, November 29
- Christmas Day*: Wednesday, December 25
Winter Break - Staff
The College closes for Winter Break, which generally falls between December 24th through the business day following the January 1st observed holiday. While the majority of operational units close during this time, some departments remain operational. Please see the Winter Break - Staff Policy for more information.
2024 Winter Break will begin on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and end on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Staff resume work on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Other Days
Employees can use their personal and vacation days for additional days out of the office (i.e., religious holidays).