- Academic calendar
- If you wish to obtain information about 2024 payroll schedules, please email payroll@usc.edu.
Paid University Holidays
| Holidays | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wed 1/1/25 | Thu 1/1/26 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Mon 1/20/25 | Mon 1/19/26 |
| Presidents Day | Mon 2/17/25 | Mon 2/16/26 |
| Memorial Day | Mon 5/26/25 | Mon 5/25/26 |
| Independence Day | Fri 7/4/25 | Fri 7/3/26 |
| Labor Day | Mon 9/1/25 | Mon 9/7/26 |
| Thanksgiving | Thu 11/27/25 – Fri 11/28/25 | Thu 11/26/26 – Fri 11/27/26 |
| Christmas | Thu 12/25/25 | Fri 12/25/26 |
| Winter Recess Period | Fri 12/26/25 – Wed 12/31/25 | Mon 12/28/26 – Thu 12/31/26 |
Refer to the Paid University Holidays policy for additional information on paid university holidays. Holidays for employees covered by collective bargaining units may differ. Consult your HR Contact.