The Holiday Policy - MA policy outlines the paid annual holidays to eligible staff employees. The asterisk indicates major holidays; no asterisk indicates college holidays.
2025 Holidays
- New Years Day* - Wednesday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day*: Monday, January 20
- President’s Day*: Monday, February 17
- Patriots Day: Monday, April 21
- Memorial Day*: Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day*: Friday, July 4
- Labor Day*: Monday, September 1
- Indigenous Peoples' Day* (Columbus Day*): Monday, October 13
- Veterans Day*: Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving*: Thursday, November 27
- Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28
- Christmas Day*: Thursday, December 25
Winter Break
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.
2025 Winter Break will begin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and end on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Staff resume work on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Other Days
Employees can use their personal and vacation days for additional days out of the office (i.e., religious holidays).