As we look ahead to the 2026–27 academic year, I am pleased to share Chapman University’s staff holiday calendar and announce that we will continue offering early releases on the business day prior to several university holidays. These early releases provide staff with additional time to rest, recharge, and spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. Please coordinate with your supervisor, as all early releases require supervisor approval.
Here are the upcoming observed staff holidays and early release dates:
| Holiday | Dates Observed by Chapman | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving (Extended) | Thursday–Friday, November 26–27, 2026 | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Holiday Break | Thursday, December 24, 2026–Friday, January 1, 2027 | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 – 12 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Friday, January 15, 2027 – 3 p.m. |
| Day of Service | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Thursday, March 25, 2027 – 3 p.m. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Friday, May 28, 2027 – 3 p.m. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 18, 2027 | Thursday, June 17, 2027 – 3 p.m. |
| Independence Day (Extended) | Friday, July 2–Monday, July 5, 2027 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 – 3 p.m. |
As always, even during holidays and early releases, Chapman’s Public Safety dispatch remains available 24/7 at (714) 997-6763.
Thank you for all that you do to make Chapman such a vibrant and supportive community. I hope this time off provides you opportunities to recharge and enjoy the moments that matter most.
Best,
Matt