Listed below are the HOLIDAYS approved for observance during the coming academic year 2007-2008. University offices will be closed on these days.


University offices will remain open during its normal business hours on days such as: Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 13; Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 22; Hanukkah, Wednesday, December 5; Eid al-Fitr, Friday, October 12* and Eid al-Adha is celebrated on Thursday, December 20*. Individuals observing these religious days may take them as holidays if the holiday falls on a scheduled workday. *subject to the lunar calendar adjustment.

For the current academic calendar, visit www.PhilaU.edu/registrar/calendar.html