Holidays – FY 2026

Skeleton crew days are operational days during which the university is officially open, but departments operate with reduced staffing. Essential services continue to function, and staff may be scheduled on a rotational or volunteer basis to ensure minimal service disruption. Supervisors are responsible for identifying coverage and coordinating appropriate leave usage. For more information, refer to SHSU Policy HR-08.

The following alternative days may be observed in lieu of a university holiday.  Employees may request to observe an approved alternative day in place of a university holiday, subject to supervisor approval. The substituted holiday must be noted in the timesheet comments.

Using an alternative holiday does not increase the total number of holidays available each year.