UCSD holiday schedule 2025–2026 includes 10 official campus closures. The dates include dates for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Juneteenth, and campus closures.
Students, staff, and visitors should note dates for breaks like Thanksgiving, Winter Recess, and Juneteenth.
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UCSD Holiday Schedule Fall 2025
- Veterans Day holiday is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
- UCSD Thanksgiving Break 2025 is from Thursday, November 27, to Saturday, November 29, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
- UCSD Winter Break 2025 is from Sunday, December 14, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026.
- UCSD Christmas Break 2025 is from Wednesday, December 24, to Thursday, December 25, 2025. New Year Holiday is from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
UCSD Holiday Schedule Winter 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026.
- Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 16, 2026.
- UCSD Spring Break 2026 begins at the end of the Winter Quarter and ends before the beginning of the Spring Quarter.
UCSD Holiday Schedule Spring 2026
- César Chávez Day is Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2026.
UCSD Holiday Schedule Summer 2026
- Juneteenth is on Friday, June 19, 2026
- Independence Day is on Friday, July 3, 2026 (observed for July 4)
What’s Closed at UCSD on Holidays?
- Closed: Administrative offices, most libraries, HDH offices, and academic departments.
- Open (Limited Hours):
- Student Health Services (emergency care only).
- Some dining halls (check HDH alerts for Thanksgiving/Winter Break).
- Payroll Note: Employees receive pay for official holidays.
UCSD Holiday Calendar FAQs
Can you stay in dorms during winter break at UCSD?
Most UCSD residence halls remain open during Winter Break (December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026). However, dining services and campus facilities operate on limited schedules. Contact your housing community via the HDH Portal for specific dorm rules.
How long is the UCSD winter break?
UCSD’s academic Winter Break runs from December 13, 2025 (end of Fall Quarter finals) to January 2, 2026 (Winter Quarter start). Official campus closures occur December 24–25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Does UCSD have school on Memorial Day?
No. UCSD closes for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. Classes and offices resume Tuesday, May 26.
Does UCSD close for César Chávez Day?
Yes. Campus closes Friday, March 27, 2026, for César Chávez Day.
Are UCSD dining halls open during Thanksgiving Break?
Most close November 27–29, 2025. Limited options may open—check HDH emails for updates.
Is Juneteenth a paid holiday at UCSD?
Yes. Campus closes Friday, June 19, 2026. Employees receive holiday pay.
Does Winter Break include New Year’s Day?
Yes. Campus closes December 24–25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Are classes held on Presidents’ Day?
No. UCSD closes Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day.
Bookmark the UCSD HR Holiday Page for updates. For academic deadlines, see our UCSD Academic Calendar 2025–2026 Guide.
